Français Mme Cidzik et Mme Kostolecki Noël en France Français Mme Cidzik et Mme Kostolecki

Directions Today you will learn about how Christmas is celebrated in France! There will be questions on each slide as well as links to websites and articles. Follow the links to find the answers to the questions. Record your answers on the answer sheet provided to you! This is a fun activity…but will also be corrected and graded…so…use your time wisely!

Follow these links to find out… Les questions! What is Christmas called in France? Where does this name come from? Follow these links to find out… http://www.thehistoryofchristmas.com/traditions/france.htm

The food!! What is the name of the grand feast that people eat on Christmas Eve? What time do they eat? Why? http://www.completefrance.com/language-culture/food-and-drink/what-is-the-french-reveillon-1-4815055 http://ambafrance-us.org/spip.php?article557

What is the “Bûche de Noël.”? Dessert! What is the “Bûche de Noël.”? http://www.thehistoryofchristmas.com/traditions/france.htm

In France, who brings presents to the children? What is the name of the person who tells if children have been naughty or nice? http://www.chiff.com/christmas/christmas-france.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A8re_Fouettard

On this day what is sometimes filled with presents? St. Nicolas When is St. Nicolas’ Day? What is St. Nicolas’ Day? On this day what is sometimes filled with presents? http://www.stnicholascenter.org/pages/france/

Regional Meals… In North East France (Alsace) which bird is traditionally served? Which city prefers oysters and foie gras for their special meal? What is foie gras? http://www.thehistoryofchristmas.com/traditions/france.htm http://www.ochef.com/532.htm

More questions… Which plant is hung over doors to bring good luck? What is the ‘sapin de noel’? What are the ‘little saints’ and what is the French word for them? http://french.about.com/cs/culture/a/christmas.htm https://franceintheus.org/spip.php?article557

Enfin… How do you say “Merry Christmas” in French? What is the “fete des rois”? When is it celebrated? http://french.about.com/library/vocab/blxmasvocab.htm http://www.anglophone-direct.com/La-galette-des-rois

Now that you have answered all of the questions I would like you to write a reaction paragraph in English! Tell me…what things you thought were cool, fun weird etc.? Would you like to spend a Christmas in France? Why or Why not?