Sunday, December 24, 2006

Holidays Around the World: France



the magic of Christmas can be seen everywhere in France. the shops & baraques (booths) along the beautiful boulevards are brimming with toys, glittering lights, and Christmas decorations of every imaginable kind. children eagerly await Le Père Noël (Father Christmas), who will arrive on Christmas Eve to deliver wonderful presents.

Most churches & homes have a beautiful nativity scene called the Crèche; sometimes a special Yule log is also burned on the fire. after families return from Midnight Mass, they enjoy a feast called Le Réveillon, which consists of ham, goose, oysters, salads, cheese, champagne, and Bûche de Noël (a delicious cake in the shape of a Yule log). children then set out their shoes around the Christmas tree in great anticipation of Le Père Noël in the hope that he will fill them with goodies!

2 with their own thoughts:

sue @ postcards from paradise falls Monday, December 25, 2006 10:29:00 PM  

merry Christmas dawn! i've loved reading your "Christmas around the world" posts!!!

mimiscraps Monday, December 25, 2006 11:58:00 PM  

merry christmas lady! Your blog is so much fun!I can't wait to see what you do for New Years!!
Hope you had a Merry Christmas!

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