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The Sapin Minimaliste . French interior designers have declared war on tinsel and plastic baubles. The new chic tree is undecorated except for bougies (real candles, carefully managed) and dried oranges. On social media, #NoëlDurable has replaced #JoyeuxNoël.

Joyeux Noël to all, and may these new traditions bring joy to your holiday season! in a Parisian chic style? French Christmas greetings and phrases for your cards? Share public link

Following the Christmas meal, thirteen distinct desserts are presented to represent Christ and his twelve apostles. This spread typically includes local dried fruits, nuts, nougat, calissons (almond paste candies), and a sweet olive oil flatbread called pompe à l'huile . January Traditions: L'Épiphanie and La Galette des Rois

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While many cultures celebrate Christmas morning, the French climax is – a late, lavish supper held on Christmas Eve (December 24th). The name comes from the verb réveiller (to wake up), as the meal often stretches past midnight. This is not a quick dinner; it is a multi-hour, multi-course gastronomic marathon.

Since 2017, the French postal service ( La Poste ) has run a secret operation. Over 1.2 million children write letters to Père Noël each year. But here is the “new” part: Every child who writes (with a return address) receives a — not an email, not an automated text — a real card.

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The celebration begins well before the 25th, with Advent calendars and festive markets creating a slow, delightful build-up.

The Réveillon de Noël (Christmas Eve dinner) is the most important meal of the year. Traditionally: oysters, lobster, foie gras, capon, and the bûche.

Young French people no longer want a 6-hour seated dinner. Instead, the new trend is a standing apéro from 8 PM to midnight with 20 small plates: toasts au saumon fumé , mini-quenelles , and verrines de betterave . On social media, #NoëlDurable has replaced #JoyeuxNoël

January 1st marks the beginning of Les Étrennes , a traditional custom where citizens give small monetary gifts or bonuses to public and domestic workers. This is a time to thank mail carriers, firefighters, concierges, and garbage collectors for their service throughout the past year. Épiphanie and the Galette des Rois

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