{"id":334664,"date":"2021-11-13T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-13T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=334664"},"modified":"2025-09-28T16:39:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T15:39:13","slug":"french-christmas-traditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/french-christmas-traditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas in France: A guide to French Christmas traditions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From the food to the lights and Yuletide traditions, Christmastime in <a href=\"https:\/\/au.france.fr\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">France<\/a> is every Francophile\u2019s dream! While many French Christmas traditions are quite similar to festive customs and celebrations around the world, there are a few that may surprise you. From hot wine and oysters to Santa and carols, here\u2019s an insight into how Christmas is celebrated in France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-calendrier-d-avent\"><strong>Calendrier d\u2019Avent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbFpjudALqD\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A French Christmas tradition that you may recognise is advent calendars. Similar to the advent calendars you may be familiar with, these calendars have little tear-away panels or have drawers that you can open for each day in December as you count down the days until Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, each door will have a chocolate or lolly hiding behind it. Although, some companies have also adopted the advent calendar idea for adults too, and fill the boxes with items such as skincare, candles and alcohol.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Embark on a journey through France and Spain, stopping in Paris, Lyon, the French Riveria and Barcelona on the magical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/highlights-of-france-and-barcelona\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Highlights of France<\/a> and Barcelona with Trafalgar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>March\u00e9 de Noel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>March\u00e9 de Noel, or Christmas markets, play an important role in how the French celebrate Christmas. From the end of November, right up until Christmas Day or into the New Year, small wooden stalls pop up in the centre of villages and cities throughout the country.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you wander the stalls, you can buy festive treats and decorations, as well as sample artisan food and drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>GET INSPIRED: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/christmas-markets-in-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas markets in Europe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gifts in shoes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While in North America and the UK, Santa\u2019s gifts are filled in stockings, in France, children leave their shoes by the fireplace to be filled with gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A famous Christmas carol called <em>Petit Papa No\u00ebl<\/em> has a line at the end that begs Santa to \u2018remember his little shoe\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>R\u00e9veillon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While many countries will celebrate over large meals and gift giving on Christmas Day, the French Christmas tradition is to celebrate the day before, on Christmas Eve, or R\u00e9veillon. Gifts are exchanged and lots of French Christmas food is eaten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, the R\u00e9veillon feast will include foie gras, oysters, escargot, capon, turkey, b\u00fbche de No\u00ebl and nougat, all washed down with wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience the best that France has to offer when you travel with Trafalgar on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/best-of-france\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best of France <\/a>tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vin chaud<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CJRPGvGHB3V\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What could be coined the French equivalent of eggnog is vin chaud, or mulled wine. A winter staple, you can sip on vin chaud as you wander the stalls at Christmas markets, or enjoy with friends and family at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Seafood<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CH06S-eH2CR\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While in many other parts of the world, the staple food item at the dining table for Christmas is a big roast turkey, in France, seafood is a non-negotiable. Everything from smoked salmon, fresh oysters, coquilles st jacques and even lobster is on the French Christmas food menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B\u00fbche de No\u00ebl<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CJjiBXeMTU6\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing that is not to be missed in France is the traditional French Christmas cake, the B\u00fbche de No\u00ebl.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This dessert item is usually a chocolate sponge cake in the shape of a log and comes covered in cream. In Paris, the pastry chefs tend to get creative with their b\u00fbche de Noel\u2019s and will create a new iteration every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>RELATED CONTENT:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/christmas-food-around-world-anyone-loves-dessert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas desserts from around the world<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cr\u00e8che<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing you will find in every French home during Christmas is a cr\u00e8che, or nativity scene. Although, these aren\u2019t your average nativity scenes. This French Christmas tradition sees entire villages included in the cr\u00e8che, in addition to the traditional manger scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking past a Nativity scene prior to Christmas, you may also notice that baby Jesus is not to be seen. 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