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What are some of the traditions of Christmas in France that are different from Christmas in America?
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The main difference between Christmas in France and America is that it is custom to burn a log in your home on Christmas Eve in France. There are no other large differences that are noticeable especially in recent years.
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What is the cultural traditions of France?
christmas
What are the 2 interesting customs or traditions that the people in France do to celebrate christmas?
People in France celebrate CHRISTMAS on December 6th
On what day is Christmas celebrated in France?
Christmas in France is the same day that we celebrate Christmas in America which is on December 25.
How does Christmas in France compare to Christmas in America?
Who knows,who cares.Well NOT me!
Do France and America have any similar traditions at Christmas?
Some French traditions at Christmas: bring in and decorate a Christmas tree (likely to be a fir tree); have the children prepare their letter to "le Père Noël" (Father Christmas / Santa Claus) and put their shoes underneath the tree; have a family gathering with a nice evening meal; for observant Christians, go to church to attend the midnight Christmas mas; on the day after, get up in time to watch the children find their Chirstmas presents under the tree and unwrap them with excitement. Enjoy the holiday for the week.
What was the influence that France and Spain gave latin America?
Language, religion and many traditions of the "mother country".
What kind of different Christmas traditions are there in the world?
There are countless Christmas traditions in the world, varying from country to country, culture to culture, and even from family to family. The Christmas tree is the most popular tradition. Belgian children leave carrots and hay for Saint Nicholas's horses (as opposed to reindeer.) Czechs set a place at their tables for the Christ child. In France, children have their shoes filled with gifts and candy instead of stockings.
Did new France celebrate Christmas?
yes, new France did celebrate Christmas. they had a mass on Christmas eve that was very religious. filled with with liturgical dramas or mysteries and Christmas carols. even though life in quebec has changed very much since the days of the pioneers, many costims and traditions, we still use today.
What are some traditions for celebrating Christmas in France?
During Christmas in France, yule logs made of cherry wood are sprinkled with red wine and burned all night Christmas eve along with candles to light the way for Mary and baby Jesus. The main Christmas meal is eaten late Christmas Eve or in early Christmas morning, after the church service in the middle of the night.
Do french people buy gifts for people on Christmas?
In France, just like in America, if you are catholic then you do. 
What do the French call Christmas?
Noel - Christmas Père Noel - Santa, Father Christmas une chandelle - a candle un renne - a reindeer un ange - an angel un traineau - a sleigh un arbre de noel - a Christmas tree
What are some ways France is different from America?
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