French Christmas Traditions
What is Santa Claus called in France?
Who is Père Noël?
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The capital city of France is famous for its holiday lights, decorated streets, and Christmas displays.
Where is Paris?
People wish each other this phrase, meaning “Happy New Year.”
What is Bonne année?
This popular winter sport is practiced in the French Alps.
What is le ski?
This verb means “to snow.”
What is neiger?
This traditional French Christmas dessert resembles a rolled log and symbolizes the ancient custom of burning a Yule log.
What is la bûche de Noël?
This mountain range in southeastern France is popular for skiing during the winter holidays.
What are les Alpes?
This sparkling drink is commonly served at New Year’s celebrations.
What is le champagne?
School vacation during winter is called this___?
What are les vacances d’hiver?
Name 2 different winter clothing
hat is un manteau, des gants, un bonnet, les bottes, etc?
What color of Christmas lights are used most often in France?
White
This city is famous for having one of the oldest and most popular Christmas markets in France.
Where is Strasbourg?
This French expression refers to the elaborate late-night meal eaten on December 31.
What is le réveillon du Nouvel An?
This phrase means “It is freezing” in French.
What is Il gèle?
Families often attend this midnight church service.
What is la messe de minuit?
During the Réveillon in Alsace, this spiced wine is often served warm at Christmas markets and holiday gatherings.
What is vin chaud?
This famous Parisian Christmas theme focuses on dazzling, energy-efficient LED lights creating a "river of light" along the famous avenue, featuring programmable displays, sound & light shows, and decorated trees, transforming it into a magical, festive spectacle from mid-November until early January, complete with holiday markets and department store windows.
What is the Champs-Élysées?
In this European time zone, France celebrates the New Year at midnight.
What is Central European Time (CET)?
This clothing item keeps your neck warm in winter.
What is a écharpe or foulard
The tree decorated at Christmas.
What is le sapin de Noël?
Is the French name for Christmas Eve, specifically referring to the big, festive, late-night dinner and celebration on December 24th, where families feast on elaborate courses (like oysters, foie gras, turkey, lobster) and stay up late.
What is le Réveillon de Noël?
This southern French city is known for santons, small figurines used in Christmas nativity scenes.
Where is Marseille?
New Year’s Eve in France is called this____, after a famous pope.
What is la Saint-Sylvestre?
This French expression means “to make a snowman.”
What is faire un bonhomme de neige?
French children put these by the fireplace for gifts.
What are les chaussures?