Christmas Nativity Scenes in France

Coming from a long Catholic tradition, Nativity scenes are still present in many households, churches and public places in France today, in both miniature and life-size displays. The ... Read more!

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Happy Easter! – Joyeuses Pâques !

Here we are, Sunday morning, the 20th April 2014. A beautiful day awake in this part of Alsace, France and the sun is piercing through the clouds. We ... Read more!

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Pentecost day in France: la Pentecôte

The word Pentecost comes from the Ancient Greek pentếkosta, which means “the fiftieth day.” Pentecost is a Christian feast that occurs fifty days after Easter. It celebrates the ... Read more!

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Ascension Day in France: Origins and Traditions

Christians celebrate the Ascension of Jesus forty days after Easter. Ascension Day always falls on a Thursday, hence the name “Jeudi de l’Ascension” (Ascension Thursday).   Ascension Day: ... Read more!

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Epiphany in France: Origins and Traditions

Epiphany in France takes place on the 6th of January. It celebrates the date of the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus. On that day, the ... Read more!

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