Père Fouettard: Unraveling the Dark Side of Christmas in France

When we saw his silhouette from afar, we were already terrified! As a child, I remember the visit of the sinister Père Fouettard. Fortunately for good children, Saint ... Read more!

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La légende de saint Nicolas

Titre (also known as Titre) is a traditional French song with lyrics dating from the 18th century. The story of the song Text Subtitle Geneviève Marlborough2 Text SongTitle Lyrics, ... Read more!

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What are the legends of Saint-Nicolas

Saint-Nicolas is the character who distributes presents to Austrian, Belgian, Dutch, German, French and Swiss children on the 6th December. He is often portrayed as a tall thin ... Read more!

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What are the Saint-Nicolas celebrations in Nancy

In France’s north-east, there are two main not-to-miss events in December: the Christmas market of Strasbourg and the Saint-Nicolas celebrations in Nancy. The former capital of the Dukes of Lorraine hosts a ... Read more!

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Saint-Nicolas-de-Port Basilica

With its majestic façade and two bell towers, the Saint-Nicolas-de-Port Basilica in Lorraine has all the makings of a grand cathedral. And yet, the building does not carry the ... Read more!

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