Christmas in France: Postcards in Paris
Now here's something to write home about: watch the City of Light come alive at Christmas time!
Now here's something to write home about: watch the City of Light come alive at Christmas time!
What is your favourite French dish? Quel est votre plat favori à Noël?
Joyeux Noel my French and francophone friends, Merry Christmas! Or if you're not into Christmas, then Hanukkah Sameach! Joyous Kwanzaa! Blessed Yule! Eid Mubarak and Shubh Diwali (retrospectively)! Or we'll just keep it simple and say: Happy Holidays! We're talking Christmas movies this week...
What would Christmas Day be without food and a house full of relatives? A French Christmas by definition is a family celebration. Several generations can gather under one large and embracing roof.
What are your favourite things about Christmas in France? Tell us in a comment, or tweet us: @MaVieFrancaise, #MyFrenchChristmas.
Hoping to impress this festive season? Then why not try a few of our choicest French Christmas words and phrases! This year, we're dreaming of Christmas en français...
Complétez cette phrase : « mon meilleur souvenir de Noël en France est... »
In the spirit of generosity that invades Christmas in Paris like an avalanche of Bûches de Noël, I’ve got your back when it comes to X-Mas shopping in the City of Light. While I may not be able to get you out of the circus, at least I can help you clown around.
Master French bakers throughout the Big Apple are drawing from decades of experience as apprentices in their home provinces to create both authentic and dazzlingly-modern iterations of the centuries old Christmas cake recipe, Bûche de Noël.
Wondering where to purchase fine French Christmas fare in Paris? Never fear, Ma Vie Française™ is here!