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

2. 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!

3. 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…

4. The food!!
What is the name of the grand feast that people eat on Christmas Eve?
What time do they eat? Why?

5. What is the “Bûche de Noël.”?
Dessert!
What is the “Bûche de Noël.”?

6. In France, who brings presents to the children?
What is the name of the person who tells if children have been naughty or nice?

7. 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?

8. 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?

9. 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?

10. Enfin… How do you say “Merry Christmas” in French?
What is the “fete des rois”? When is it celebrated?

11. 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?