La Nourriture
la bûche de Noël
Comment dit-on "mistletoe" en français?
le gui
Comment dit-on "Christmas tree" en français?
le sapin de Noël
Qu'est-ce que les enfants laissent (leave out) pour Papa Noël?
les chaussures
What does Santa use for transportation in France?
Laquelle est une nourriture traditionnelle pour Noël?
a. les huîtres (oysters)
b. les pommes de terre (potatoes)
c. le pain
les huîtres (oysters)
Comment dit-on "lights" en français?
les lumières
What outdoor activity can you find all in cities and towns all over France during the month of December?
les marchés de Noël
vrai ou faux: French children traditionally dress as elves on Christmas Eve.
faux
What does Santa wear on his head?
a cloak
Combien de desserts traditionnels est-ce qu'on mange en France pour Noël?
13
Comment dit-on "stockings" en français?
les chaussettes de Noël
What is "une crèche"?
a manger/nativity scene
When is Saint Nicolas day?
December 6
What is the traditional main Christmas dish in France?
turkey with chestnuts
Comment dit-on "angel" en français?
un ange
Alsace
What happens to "naughty children" in France?
They may be visited by the Whipping Father.
Qu'est-ce qu'on mange le 6 janvier?
King Cake
Comment dit-on "garland" en français?
la guirlande
Where did the tradition of mistletoe come from?
The Druids believed it was a sacred plant and brought peace.
According to legend, what happens to the three children in the story of Saint Nicolas?
cut up by a butcher, put in pickling brine, then brought back to life by Saint Nicolas
What does Santa use to carry gifts? And how does he carry them?
a basket that he carries on his back