Christmas Characters
The French name for this man who delivers presents to good girls and boys.
What is Père Noël?
In France, this is usually celebrated on Christmas Eve before presents are opened.
What is Midnight Mass?
French for wishing someone Merry Christmas during the Christmas season.
What is Joyeux Noël?
People, including children, drink this famous French sparkling drink with their Christmas meal.
What is champagne?
Santa Claus is also sometimes called this, named for this "jolly old" saint.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
French children leave these out for Santa Claus instead of stockings to get their presents in.
What are socks and shoes?
How to wish someone Happy New Year in French.
What is Bonne Année?
This log shaped dessert filled with chocolate and cream is traditionally eaten at Christmas.
What is Bûche de Noël?
The men who brought gifts to the baby Jesus are known by this name in France.
What is Les Trois Rois?
Many French homes have one of these depicting the nativity scene.
What is a Crèche?
Another name for New Year's Day in France, named after a saint.
What is Saint Sylvestre?
This paste made of goose liver is delicacy eaten at Christmas time.
What is Pâté de foie gras?
This king ordered the massacre of all male babies under a year old in Jerusalem because he wanted to kill the baby Jesus.
Who is King Herod?
The large Christmas meal in France is known as this.
What is Le réveillon?
This season starts 4 weeks before Christmas and signifies a time of preparation or waiting for Christ.
What is l'Avent? (Advent)
This pastry is usually eaten on the feast of Epiphany.
What is Galette des Rois?
This traditional French Christmas character travels with Santa Claus, punishing children who have been naughty.
Who is Père Fouettard?
The custom of putting up and decorating one of these at home every Christmas originated in Alsace, France during the 14th century.
What is a Christmas tree?
This feast is celebrated on January 6th.
What is l'Epiphanie/La Fête des Rois? (Epiphany)
The person who finds this in their slice of 'Galette des Rois' gets crowned king or queen for a day.
What is La fève?