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Holidays and traditions in France
In this article, we will focus on how the French hold their favorite holidays from New Year until the day the Bastille, on the day of birth until the day of the Mother. You know what the best gifts to give, and that it is not necessary to give his French friends on a holiday ...
Despite the fact that in France the separation of church and state, many weekends and holidays (days when not legally allowed to work) are associated with Catholicism. Today people are less religious and sometimes young people do not know the origin of some traditions.
This little boy celebrating his birthday. Family members who were unable to attend the festival, send him cards and gifts. (In France, never give cards in the hand, with gifts or without them. They are sent only if there is no opportunity to personally congratulate the birthday with a holiday.)
When a child loses first tooth, he puts it under his pillow, to little mouse brought him sweets or some money.
January 1st, celebrate the New year. People want a "good year" and "good health" households, friends and neighbors. On this day the whole family for dinner and give each other "Christmas gifts" (money or small gifts). During the whole of January people send greeting cards to all those with whom they could not meet during the holidays.
January 6, or on the first Sunday of the month - the feast of the Epiphany (Epiphanie). Gathered around the table shared the cake with baked surprise. Crown King, decorating the cake goes to the one who will find in his piece a figure or bean. Tirer les rois - literally means "pull the king," ie, eat a piece of cake with "bean"
The person who finds it, it becomes a king (queen) in the evening, put on a paper crown on his head and chooses a queen or a king (in honor of the Magi, who brought gifts to the baby Jesus) and kisses darling (darling). Later, the king or queen must buy another cake and invite those present to extend the holiday. Thus, the feast can last several days.
Semaine Grasse - a week before Lent, and in our tradition - Pancake. On the last day before Lent before completely ate meat. In some cities in France, for example, in Nice, on this day you can have fun at the carnival and watch the parade. In the middle of Lent (Thursday in the third week). children dress up and take part in a street procession, often with flowers (natural or paper). During carnival all throw streamers and confetti.
April 1 - April Fool's Day. People joke or laugh at each other. For example, on the back people can discreetly attach a fish made of paper - it is called the «Poisson d'avril»
Palm Sunday (le Dimanche des Rameaux): on the Sunday before Easter, Catholics go to church with a small sprig of boxwood (shrub with very small leaves).
at Easter (Paques) children receive a free chocolate figurines in the form of eggs, bells, fish! The celebration continues on Monday of Easter week. In this Catholic holiday celebrated the resurrection of Christ. Many families are great holidays, to come together at the table. At Easter, preparing special dishes, which are not eaten in ordinary days, for example, ham or mutton dish of hare.
And for dessert, no doubt, will be bought in a candy cake, which is made specifically for the holiday pastry.
May 1 - Labour Day. On this feast day it is customary to give small bouquets of lilies of the valley. It is believed that stem from 13 small white flowers brings happiness. The streets are trade union march. This holiday has its origins in the Renaissance (16th century), when King Charles IX gave lilies court ladies.
May 8: celebrating the conclusion of peace during World War II. In every village and city politicians and soldiers, war veterans laid flowers at the monument to the dead (usually small, but fairly high wall with the names of the war dead soldiers).
Ascension Day (Thursday): Catholic holiday, which is celebrated 40 days after Easter . This day is celebrated Jesus' ascension to heaven.
Mother's Day: usually is celebrated in late May - people give gifts and flowers to their mothers and tell them: "Congratulations, Mom!".
Sunday and Monday of the Trinity: the holidays (Catholic holiday)
fathers Day: Sunday in the middle of June, people give gifts to their fathers.
June 21: celebration of music - played on the streets of professionals and amateur musicians of all ages, alone or in groups. You can hear classical music, jazz, blues, rock or techno.
End of June - beginning of July: a holiday movie, it lasts three days. By purchasing a "pass" in the movie for the first day for about 8 euros, you can see a lot of movies for just € 1.50 each.
July 14 national holiday - Bastille Day, signifying the beginning of the 1789 Revolution. On this day there are military parades and dances on city streets.
And, of course, in the evening you can admire the fireworks. In some city
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