Does France have any traditions

Answer 1

Yes. In fact, France has many traditions, as a nation and as a country made up of different regions. But some traditions common to all of France are healthy lifestyles through exercise and diet. Whether they live in big cities or very small towns and villages, many French are within walking distance of home, school, and shopping if not also entertainment and work. Those who live in the older apartment buildings and houses tend not to have elevators at their disposal. So they get even more exercise walking up and down stairs. Additionally, they tend to eat fresh baked goods, and fresh foods and produce from open-air markets. In fact, there are special foods and special ways of preparing foods in each of the regions, and in many of the localities within each of the regions. Regarding food, French families traditionally eattogether as much as possible. During the week, it may be just breakfast and the evening meal. But sometimes parents work nearby, and are home for lunch as well. Weekends, all of the meals may be taken together, unless older children have other plans. For weekend entertainment, there may be hikes through the countryside, hills, and mountains; or along streams. There may be meetings in the favored cafe for drinks of coffee, fruit juices, and mineral water. But during the summer, the month's vacation tends to be spent with the family. French families in the city escape the urban heat for the shady trees and cool streams of their own country houses, or those of relatives and close friends. The apartment is closed, and the 'femme de menage' ['cleaning woman'] gets time off from her weekly duties.

Answer 2

Yes, France has many traditions. Some examples include celebrating Bastille Day on July 14th, enjoying a traditional meal of crêpes on Chandeleur (Candlemas), and the custom of exchanging "bise" (cheek kisses) as a greeting.