While Christmas Day is traditionally quiet and spent at home, public celebrations in France have expanded.
Compared to the frenzy of the Réveillon, Christmas Day in France is surprisingly subdued. french christmas celebration part 2 new
The most famous French Christmas dessert. Instead of plum pudding, the French serve a rolled sponge cake shaped like a log – representing the ancient tradition of burning a real yule log in the hearth. While Christmas Day is traditionally quiet and spent
(Thirteen Desserts). Representing Jesus and his twelve apostles, this tradition includes a mix of dried fruits, nuts, and local sweets like pompe à l’huile Instead of plum pudding, the French serve a
If you are in France on December 24th, look for posters advertising Un Réveillon pour Tous . It is the quiet revolution of the holiday season.
The Bûche de Noël (Yule log) is sacred. But the classic buttercream-and-chestnut log is dying. Into its place steps the .