Le réveillon de Noël
Various Holidays
l'Aïd (Eid al-fitr)
La cuisine française
100

Le réveillon de Noël is celebrated on this day? 

dec 24th

100

Roch Hachana is the French name for a holiday from what religion?

Judaism (Jewish)

100

What fruit is an important part of Aïd (Eid al-Fitr)? 

dates!

100

What is the French nickname for McDonald's? 

McDo

200

The classic Christmas eve dessert is called... (in French!!)

Bûche de Noël

200

Name a traditional flavor for the French Bûche de Noël cake. 

chocolate, vanilla, coffee, praliné (caramel covered almonds)

200

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of ...

Ramadan (fasting)

200

What is the most popular French sandwich (in French!)? 

Jambon-beurre baguette 

300

What are des huîtres?

oysters

300

La Saint Sylvestre is what holiday?

New Year's Eve 

300

What percent of the French population is Muslim?

1/8 (12.5%) 

300

What is la restauration rapide? 

Fast food

400

The traditional main dish is...

Dinde aux marrons (Turkey with chesnut stuffing)

400

When is Roch Hachana celebrated by Jewish people?

September or October depending on their calendar (Jewish New Year)

400

Who gets gifts for Eid al-Fitr?

Children

400

Name THREE of the components that are part of most French meals.

meat, fish, poultry, cheese, yogurt, fruit, bread
500

People serve des brochettes which are...

appetizers on toothpicks

500

What is un sapin de Noël? 

A Christmas tree

500

The most important part of Eid al-fitr for most Muslims is...

Giving to the poor

500

Other than jambon-beurre baguette, name THREE convenience foods popular in France. 

hamburgers, pizza, panini, bagels, kebab