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Noël à France

Delve into the sacred French tradition of Le Réveillon, featuring a luxurious meal with various courses & the iconic Bûche de Noël dessert. Explore the feast table requirements, traditional colors, decor, and music for a festive celebration.

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Noël à France

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  1. By PranatiBorkhetaria Noël à France

  2. Usually on Christmas Eve, December 24th. Can last to be 6 hours long, as it is a very sacred French tradition. Le Réveillon is symbolic to the birth of Christ. Menus vary from region to region, but are always luxurious and delightful. The meal is completed by La Bûche de Noël or the ‘Christmas/Yule Log’, for dessert. It is a log-shaped (sponge) cake made of chocolate and chestnuts. Feast

  3. Table Requirements: As a matter of course, bread is present throughout the meal. It is viewed as a symbol opf hospitality and the French never serve a meal without it. As water is scarce, wine is the classic choice of beverage for meals and is readily available. • Hors D’oeuvres: Hors d’oeuvres translate into “out of works,” the “works” being the main course. In other words, these are the basic appetizers that help stimulate the appetite. Traditionally served first, sometimes with a small cocktail called an aperitif. • The Fish Course: Occasionally, a fish course adorned in vegetable follows the starter course. Following this is a small dish of lemon or lime sorbet, to help cleanse the palate and refresh the senses. This will be followed by a small dish of lemon or lime sorbet to cleanse the palate and refresh the senses. • The Main Course: An elaborate meat or poultry dish accompanied by a vegetable garnish will be served. • The Salad Course: As a means of cleansing the palate and helping in digestion, traditionally, a simple greens salad tossed with vinaigrette was served. Only in modern French cuisine some very elaborate salads and dressing flavors have come up. • The Cheese Plate: The French eat more cheese than anyone else in the world. They savor a selection of it served on a wooden board with assorted cut fruit, following dinner. It symbolizes the end of a casual, family-style meal. • The Sweet/Dessert Course: Indulgent, rich, and so beautifully decorated, French desserts are mouth-watering. They fantastically end a meal, with a small amount of freshly brewed coffee accompanying the sweets. MEals

  4. The traditional French Christmas colors are red, gold and green. • Red symbolizes brightness and affection • Gold references the sun – often not visible in Northern France during December. • Green – The color of hope, and it symbolizes that eventually spring will return! couleurs de Noël

  5. A Nativity crib is many times used in decorating the house for Christmas in France. These figures have clay figures, that are sold during December in the Christmas Markets. Not only do these scenes have the common figures, but also figures such as a butchers, bakers, sheriffs or policemen and priests. Poinsettia flowers, also called “Étoiles des Noël” are also used in decorating the home. A special cherry wood log is burned to fill the house in a wonderful smell. Decorations

  6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El-n-Rs5A7k This gentle lullaby is special for the Christmas season, in lulling the children to sleep. This song does not have an English translation song, unlike most others. The French Jingle Bells: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8yQaB22Atc&index=3&list=PL_UUz6CSBzyyT_7DkiaIi03iRSlX8u5CN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ntda5g6rbv0&index=8&list=PL_UUz6CSBzyyT_7DkiaIi03iRSlX8u5CN musique

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  8. All photos from Google Images. • All videos from www.youtube.com • http://french.about.com/cs/culture/a/christmas.htm • http://www.frenchmoments.eu/the-french-traditions-of-christmas-les-traditions-francaises-de-noel/ • "Christmas in France -- Christmas Around the World -- whychristmas?com." Christmas Traditions, Christmas History, Christmas Around the World, The Christmas Story and Christmas Fun and Games! - whychristmas?com. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Dec. 2014. • "French Christmas Carols." LoveToKnow. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Dec. 2014. • "French Christmas Traditions." LoveToKnow. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Dec. 2014. Sources

  9. Thank You!!!

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