Christmas in France

Christmas in France: St. Nicholas’s Day

Christmas in France: Père Noël

Christmas in France: Preparations

Christmas in France: Christmas Eve

Christmas in France: Regional Customs

Christmas in France: New Year and Epiphany

The story of the Christ child’s birth, as represented in Nativity scenes, retold in folk plays, and commemorated in religious services plays a large role in French Christmas celebrations. As one might expect, so, too, does fine food.