Christmas markets

Do you want to know how a French Christmas looks like? Simply magical. Many people want to spend Christmas in France.
Between the end of November and the end of December there are Christmas markets in many cities and towns. You can do shopping in these places with a fantastic atmosphere. Some markets are open daily and some are open only at weekends.
Christmas Market in Strasbourg, which is the oldest market in France, is really popular. It is also one of the country’s largest markets.
Christmas Market in Lille in the north of France is popular also in Britain because it is only 80 minutes far from London by train.

Decorations

Christmas Tree

Christmas tree is a traditional French decoration from 14th century. French people usually decorate their trees with apples, paper flowers and ribbons.

Mistletoe

Mistletoe is hung above the door to bring a fortune.

Christmas table

French people enjoy decorating their tables on Christmas Eve. They want it to look elegant and inviting.

Christmas traditions

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve is the highlight of the period of Christmas. Families eat together and drink various wines. Christmas dinner lasts for many hours.

Christmas mass

Midnight mass is also an important part of Christmas Eve.

Presents

Children put their shoes in front of the fireplace. They hope that Santa Claus will fill them with presents. Children start unwrapping their presents around midnight.

Christmas Day

The 25th December is a day full of relaxing and visiting extended family.

French Christmas Food

A traditional French Christmas menu usually includes smoked salmon and oysters with bread and butter, foie gras, goose, capon or turkey stuffed with chestnuts with vegetables and potatoes. A typical dessert on Christmas Eve is Yule log – a sponge cake made of chocolate and chestnuts.

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