Les traditions
Many of people in France observe the season of __________.
What is Advent?
I am human-like and I build toys for Santa.
What is "un lutin"?
Merry Christmas!
Joyeux Noel!
Translate: I have three brothers.
J'ai trois soeurs.
3 x 2 =
six
_______ are a common decoration, made of fir and pine tree branches. They contain 4 candles.
What are advent wreaths?
I am a sweet Christmas treat.
What is "une canne de Noel"?
I have three wreaths.
Translate: It is snowing today.
Il neige aujourd'hui.
50 + 20 =
soixante-dix
________ are held in many towns and cities during November and December and are a popular place to go for gourmet food and festive entertainment.
What are Christmas markets?
You might have me in your living room. We definitely have one in our classroom.
Today is Christmas Day.
Aujourd'hui c'est le jour de Noel.
Murphy
douze - un =
onze
In France, many people exchange presents on Christmas Eve. Instead of a stocking, children leave out _______.
What are shoes?
I am an animal helper of Santa.
What is "un renne"?
I like Yule log.
J'aime une buche de Noel.
Translate: I have 60 Christmas lights.
J'ai soixante lumieres de Noel.
soixante treize + douze =
quatre vingt cinq
You will often see _______ in French households at Christmas. It is seen as a good luck charm and people give it to friends as a New Year gift.
What is mistletoe?
I am a popular Christmas dessert in France. You can buy me at the grocery store.
What is "une buche de Noel"?
I hate snowmen.
Je deteste les bonhommes de neige.
Which holiday is celebrated in France on January 6? What does it celebrate?
The Epiphany commemorates the arrival of the three wise kings.
90 - quatre-vingt-un =
soixante-dix-neuf