Joyeux Noel!
The French Christmas :)
Popular Places
The City of Lights
The chestnut trees that line the Champs-Élysées from the Arc de Triomphe to Place de la Concorde are draped with Christmas lights, and sparkle on the hour from 5:00 p.m. until past midnight.
Le Siene
At the heart of Paris, one of the most scenic rivers offers cruises and riverboat dinners year round. During christmas, though, the lights illuminate sky and create a beautiful view.
Galeries Lafayette
All of the department stores within the big cities like Paris actually compete to see who has the most attractive light shows and christmas trees. The Galeries Lafayette has one of the biggest christmas trees on display.
Père Noël
(It would be pretty cool, if i was still that age, to get a letter back from Santa :) )
Reveillon de Noël
Bûche de Noël traditionnelle
As always, dessert comes before dinner.......just kidding, i wish, but fortunately for the French, they actually get to make a traditional Yule Log each year and it's one thing they look forward to at Christmas.
Plateau de fromages
During the holiday midnight supper, there are three main cheeses that are served. They are lait de vache (cow's milk), de brebis (female sheep), and de chêvre (goat).
Foie Gras
Even though probably not good for you, in my opinion, foie gras translates into "fat liver" and is served with a sweet wine as one of the choices for an appetizer. the appetizer.
Every year during Christmas time and New Year's, France displays the Eiffel Tower's light show for everyone to see.
Bibliography :)
Sources: "Pere Noel." Pere Noel. N.p., 2012. Web. 06 Dec. 2012.
Sources: "A Traditional French Christmas Dinner." Living Language. N.p., 2011. Web. 06 Dec. 2012
by: Elizabeth Newell