Noel en France

When does the Christmas season start in France?

• October 31st

• December 6th

• January 6th

• December 20th

Instead of stocking, many French children put these out instead...

• Hats

• Shoes

• Baskets

• Shopping Carts

Instead of Christmas, Many adults exchange gifts on this date instead...

• Thanksgiving

• The Fourth of July

• New Years Eve

• December 6th

True or False: French generally buy MANY MANY gifts instead of buying one small but meaningful gift.

• True

• False

True or False: Instead of "christmas cards", the French tend to send cards to wish family and friends a happy new year.

• True

• False

For Christmas shopping in France....

• There are sales all the time

• There is one huge sale like black friday

• there are minimal sales- they come later in the year

• everything costs more during the holidays

Why were Christmas markets originally created?

• Winter can be Depressing

• People wanted to do their shopping outside

• There was a big fire in Paris and everyone had to sell outside

• Santa ordered it to be done.

What can you see or do at Christmas Markets

• Christmas trees

• Flowers, Fresh Produce, Fish, Meat

• Delicious Food, Gifts and Toys, Holiday Decor, Live Entertainment

When does the official Christmas season end in France?

• December 24th

• December 25th

• January 1st

• January 6th

Which day is more celebrated in France (more meals, family, traditions, etc)?

• Christmas Eve

• Christmas Day