Christmas in France is a holiday as in many western countries. Shopkeepers have their windows decorated and town councils decorate the streets, families set up their Christmas trees and Nativity scenes. Children write or draw their wish list of toys, and put their shoes next to the fireplace - or under the tree - on Christmas Eve. There is often a lavish family meal lasting into the night, called the "réveillon" (there is another one at New Year's eve, but the Xmas one is most often family-oriented).
Mostly, Christmas is a time devoted to family. It is very common to have a family gathering, with a very good meal late in the night (le réveillon), and to offer gifts and presents, at least toys to kids.
It is celebrated the same as in most christian countries, with good food, decorations and presents.
French children put their shoes in front of the fireplace on Christmas eve, so that Santa Claus (Père Noël) can fill them with gifts. Candy, fruit, nuts, and small toys are also hung on the tree overnight. French families have le Réveillon, which is a huge feast. In each region they eat different food such as turkey, capon, goose, chicken… As a dessert they eat the traditional buche de Noël which is a log shaped chocolate and chestnuts cake
Christmas is called "Noël" in France. Family members and friends meet each other on this day to have a festive meal. They serve a Christmas cake, also called "bûche de Noël," which looks like a yule log and Christmas tree is the central point of everyone's intentions. People decorate it with red ribbons and real white candles. Oysters and pâté de foie gras are served as a regional food in Paris. "Christ cakes" are also baked for this occasion.
In France, Christmas is usually a very religious holiday. Traditions ofetn involve extended family members gathering. A nativity scene is often set up in the main room or in the living room of the house. The family usually attend a Midnight Mass or a Christmas Mass together. Once home, the festivities begin. There are elabortae, multi-course meals and drinks and gifts. Children will leave out shoes for "Papa Noel" to come and place candies and toys in, too.
* They set up a nativity set. * They have a 5 to 10 course meal dinner. * They decorate the Christmas tree. * They go to Midnight Mass. * They exchange presents or gifts. * They sit in front of the fire place.
It is celebrated the same as in most christian countries, with good food, decorations and presents.
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The French can choose from a variety of foods to eat for their Christmas dinner. An example of a typical French dinner for Christmas would be oysters, lobster, roast beef, green beans, a cheese tray, and a yule log.
Those that are Christian celebrate Christmas and those of other religions do not celebrate it.
There is no specific traditional food consumed during Christmas time since Turkey is predominantly Muslim and most people do not celebrate Christmas. However, many people will roast a Turkey or Chicken for New Years.
It varies by region. Most French provinces celebrate Christmas on Christmas Day, December 25. In Eastern and Northern France, though, the Christmas season begins on December 6 with the Festival of St. Nicolas (la Fete de Saint Nicolas). In Lyon, December 8 is la Fete de Lumieres (Festival of Lights), where the people of Lyon celebrate the Virgin Mary by placing candles in their windows to light up the city.
Many Africans are Christian and so they celebrate Christmas.
No one HAS to celebrate Christmas. Most French do.
French Christians celebrate Christmas. French Jews celebrate Hanukkah.
Because they were/are Christians.
The French celebrate Christmas during Winter. For Christmas they have the Christmas Eve Feast. The French enjoy their Christmas every year. Everybody look forward to Christmas.
Yes
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Yes, people in Cuba do celebrate Christmas.
The people of Chile celebrate Christmas because most of them consider themselves to be Christians. Those Chileans who are not Christians do not celebrate Christmas.
Yes but they call it Noel
Christmas and Halloween
On the 25th of December.