Christmas in France

Who is the character said to deliver presents to good boys and girls?

• Vive le Vent

• le Père Noël

• le Sapin de Noël

• le Père Fouettard

What do French children place in their living room to receive small gifts?

• shoes

• boxes

• stockings

• vases

What does le Pere Fouettard deliver to the children?

• toys

• coal

• whippings

• candy

What is the English translation of "Noël"?

• Night Lights

• Christine

• Santa

• Christmas

True or False? The French decorate trees for Christmas.

• True

• False

Title of the French version of "Jingle Bells"

• Petit Papa Noël

• Vive le Vent

• Douce Nuit

• Jonglez Cloches

French people have a tradition of kissing under hanging mistletoe.

• True

• False

True or False: La Fete des Rois, also known as "Three Kings Day" is celebrated on January 1.

• True

• False

La Fete des Rois, also known as "Three Kings Day" is a celebration of the three kings visiting Jesus.

• True

• False

What is special about letters mailed to Santa in France?

• They are all burned in a special location the day after Christmas.

• They are delivered by messenger pigeons.

• Families are fined for sending these letters.

• They all receive a response.