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Christmas In France

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CHRISTMAS IN FRANCE

REPORT BY CHRISTIAN JONES/FRENCH III/12/17/14
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In France, Christmas is called Noel. This comes from the French phrase les bonnes nouvelles," which means "the good news" and refers to the gospel.

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In southern France, some people burn a log in their homes from Christmas Eve until New Year's Day. This is called a Yule log.

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On Christmas Eve, French children leave their shoes by the fireplace for Père Noel to fill, much like American Stockings.

Photo by Sheila Steele
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NEARLY EVERY FRENCH HOME

DISPLAYS A NATIVITY SCENE DURING THE CHRISTMAS TIME
Photo by Stéfan
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French families used to have a Three Kings Cake with a bean hidden in it. Whoever found the bean in their slice was made King, or Queen, for the day.

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THE CHRISTMAS TREE HAS NEVER BEEN PARTICULARLY POPULAR IN FRANCE

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Once dinner is over and the family have retired to bed, they leave a fire burning and food and drink on the table in case the Virgin Mary calls in.

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All of these things add up to unique traditions for Christmas in France

Christian Jones