Christmas Nativity Scene at Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Montmartre
The Nativity Scene inside the Sacré-Cœur basilica in Montmartre (18th arrondissement) is one of the most visited in Paris. Discover the…
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Christmas Nativity Scene at Saint-François-Xavier, Paris
One of the most beautiful Nativity Scenes in Paris is found inside the church of Saint-François-Xavier in the 7th…
Nativity Scene at Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
One of the most famous Nativity Scenes in Paris is found inside the Notre-Dame cathedral and attracts almost 2 million visitors from…
Christmas Nativity Scenes in France
Coming from a long Catholic tradition, Nativity scenes are still present in many households, churches…
Christmas Nativity Scenes in Paris
Many Catholic churches in Paris set up a Nativity Scene at Christmas, which can be…
Christmas preparations in Maisons-Laffitte
Today is the last day before Christmas and we went into town to get from the…
What are the Christmas Tree Decorations in France?
With its bright lights and dazzling ornaments, the Christmas tree is one of the symbols…
Choosing our tree in Maisons-Laffitte for a French Christmas
Last Saturday we picked out our tree for the first time in France and went…
What are the Christmas Tree Types in France?
They are at least three best-selling Christmas Tree types in France: spruce, Nordmann and noble fir trees.…
Facts and Figures about Christmas Trees in France
For decades, getting a Christmas Tree has stayed a popular tradition in France. In fact, the…
Do you suffer from Santa Claustrophobia or Paternatolophobie?
Have you heard of ‘Paternatalophobie’? This French word means a general or irrational fear of…
No Christmas tree in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral this year
Bad news for those who wished to wonder at the traditional Christmas tree in front…
Who is Saint-Nicolas?
For children of the French provinces of the Alsace, Lorraine and the Flanders, Saint-Nicolas is the character who…
Today is the first Sunday of Advent
Today is the first Sunday of Advent, a time of waiting and preparing for Christmas.…
L’Enfant au Tambour: the story of the song
L’Enfant au Tambour… the story of the song known in English as “The Little Drummer…
Top 10 Photos of Saint-Nicolas in all his glory
Today, 6th December is Saint-Nicolas’ Day in Lorraine, Alsace and the Flanders. If you are…
The true message of Christmas – La véritable histoire de Noël
The true message of Christmas is found in the Bible. Before Santa, the presents, and…
French Christmas Carols – Les chants de Noël
Christmas in France is celebrated with singing songs that are called “les noëls”. Sung by…
Santa Claus in France: le Père Noël
Santa Claus in France is called “Père Noël”. Like in any places celebrating Christmas, the…
The enchanting Christmas Markets in France
Christmas markets in France are small villages made up of little stalls made of wood (called chalets).…
What are the legends of Saint-Nicolas
Saint-Nicolas is the character who distributes presents to Austrian, Belgian, Dutch, German, French and Swiss…
New Year’s Eve in France: le Nouvel An
There are many ways to fight the cold French winter… there are coats, gloves, soups,…
Epiphany in France – L’Épiphanie en France
The Epiphany takes place on January the 6th and celebrates the date of the visit…
The traditions of the French Christmas Tree
Decorated with ornaments, glistening tinsel, blinking fairy lights and topped by a star, the Christmas…
Advent in France – L’Avent en France
Advent (“L’Avent”, in French) is a time of waiting and preparing for Christmas. It lasts…
The French traditions of Christmas
The French traditions of Christmas are an integral part of celebrating the birth of Jesus in…
Candlemas in France – la Chandeleur
November, December, January, February… in France, the cold and grey winter settles for a long…