: The holiday season doesn't end on December 25th. In early January, the French celebrate the Fête des Rois galette des rois (King's cake), which hides a small charm or New Year's Greetings
: The Christmas tree, often decorated with baubles and lights. French Christmas Celebration Part 2
), a rolled sponge cake filled with chocolate buttercream, symbolizing the ancient tradition of burning a real log to bring luck for the coming year. Provence’s Unique Traditions: The 13 Desserts French Christmas traditions - Eurotunnel : The holiday season doesn't end on December 25th
Welcome back to our deep dive into the heart of a French Christmas. In Part 1, we explored the twinkling lights of the Champs-Élysées, the scent of mulled wine at the Strasbourg market, and the magic of the santons (nativity figurines) in Provence. But if you think Christmas ends with the gift exchange on the 25th, you are sorely mistaken. or the first Sunday in January
The French Christmas celebration officially concludes on January 6th, or the first Sunday in January, with Épiphanie Babylangues .