French Christmas Traditions
Published on Nov 19, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
LA FÊTE DE LUMIÈRES
- Celebrated December 8th
- Paying hommage to the Virgin Mary
- People light candles in their windows
Photo by der-kruemel
PÈRE NOËL
- French children put their shoes in front of the fireplace
- Hoping they will be filled with gifts
Photo by popofatticus
PÈRE FOUETTARD
- Gives out spankings to naughty children
- (Like getting coal in your stocking)
Photo by armadillo444
LETTERS TO PÈRE NOËL
- In 1962, a law was passed decreeing...
- all letters to Père Noël will be answered
Photo by CarbonNYC [in SF!]
SAPIN DE NOËL
- Decorated w/apples, paper flowers, and ribbon
- Introduced in France 1837
Photo by alberto rincon garcia
LIVING CRÈCHES
- Plays based on the Nativity
- Performed to teach the important ideas of Christmas
Photo by amanderson2
MISTLETOE
- Hung above the door during the Christmas season
- Brought good fortune throughout the year
Photo by Arthur Chapman
CHRISTMAS IS IN THE FAMILY
- Adults celebrate New Years with friends
- Christmas is celebrated tightly in the family
Photo by Stuck in Customs
BABY JESUS
- In some regions, December 6th in celebrated
- Baby Jesus leaves sweets in childrens' shoes left in the window
Photo by Waiting For The Word
