Holidays Around The World: France

Santa Claus/Father Christmas is known as ________ in France?

• Father Christmas

• Père Noël

• Le Père Fouettard

Le Père Fouettard dresses in what color?

• Red

• Green

• Black

What is used as a decoration in many French homes?

• Wreath

• Nativity Scene

• Mistletoe

Why do some French homes burn yule logs at Christmas?

• To keep their home warm

• To make their home smell nice

• To send letters to Père Noël

What is Le Père Fouettard’s job?

• Give presents

• Guide Santa’s Sleigh

• Punish naughty children

French children place their shoes by the fireplace on Christmas Eve in hopes that ________________ will leave them toys and treats.

• Le Père Fouettard

• children

• Pere Noel (Santa Claus)