"Bonne Année" in France.

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"Bonne Année" in France.

The Réveillon is a traditional Christmas Eve feast that takes place after Midnight Mass. Families and friends gather for a sumptuous meal that typically includes dishes such as foie gras, oysters, smoked salmon, roast poultry, and a variety of festive desserts like the traditional Yule log cake, called "Bûche de Noël." Champagne and fine wines are often served to accompany the meal.

Père Noël: Similar to Santa Claus, Père Noël is the beloved figure who brings gifts to children on Christmas Eve. He is often depicted as a kindly old man dressed in a red suit. Children leave their shoes by the fireplace or under the Christmas tree, and Père Noël fills them with small presents and treats.

Feux de Joie: In some regions of France, particularly in the rural areas of the Pyrenees and the Massif Central, bonfires known as "Feux de Joie" are lit on Christmas Eve. The bonfires symbolize the light of Christ and are accompanied by singing and dancing.

Founder

H. Ch. Vienna.

Date

1921.

Culture

France.

Classification

Postcard.

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