December and Christmas in France

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December and Christmas in France
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From the beginning of december

• - Various illuminations in streets, houses and
  stores
• - Christmas decorations in houses with Christmas
  trees and cribs

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French Christmas Markets
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Lyon on the 8th of December

• The city of Lyon saved
• from the plague by Marie
• Various sounds and lights in the city

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Paris
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Traditions and Customs

• French children put their shoes in front of
  the fireplace, in the hope that Father Christmas
  will fill them with gifts. Candy, fruit, nuts,
  and small toys will also be hung on the tree
  overnight.

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Merry Christmas !

• The celebration of Christmas in France is on
  the 25th of December, which is a bank holiday.

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We give presents, write Christmas cards, decorate
houses, like to meet Father Christmas, and if the
snow is here... We are very happy !
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We have traditionnal songs, like...
Petit Papa Noël, Quand tu descendras du
ciel, Avec des jouets par milliers, Noublie pas
mon petit soulier...
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We like eating
smoked salmon
oysters
snails
turkey
foie gras (liver)
chesnuts
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13 desserts symbolize, at the time of the Last
Supper, Jesus surrounded with his 12 apostles.
Christmas log