Traditional French festivals and customs
France, a romantic country, has profound cultural heritage, and various festivals, large and small, are also a reflection of the French national religious beliefs, national culture and historical influence. Different regions of France, such as Brittany in the west, Alsace in the east, and certain areas in the south and the north, also have their own local traditions due to their regional characteristics. On important festivals, the streets, shop windows, markets, courtyards... of the city are filled with a strong festive atmosphere. Let's experience some important festivals and culture in France.
On January 6, Emperor's Day, people in the bakery bought cookies, which contained a small thing called broad beans. The youngest member of the family covered his eyes and distributed the cookies to everyone. Everyone avoids biting fava beans when eating cookies. The person who eats fava beans will be named king (queen) and choose his queen (king). Then the whole family or friends will raise a glass and say,"Cheers to the king, cheers to the queen."
Holy Wax Day is a dual religious and food festival held on February 2 every year. On this day, every family makes egg pancakes to celebrate.
April Fool's Day is now popular in most countries around the world. On April 1st, it can be said that almost anything is allowed! Children and even adults participate in April Fools 'Day.
On May 1st of the Bell Orchid Festival, the streets and alleys of Paris and even subway stations were filled with flowers.
French National Day July 14 is French National Day to commemorate the victory of the Great Revolution. On the eve of National Day, all cities in France set off fireworks, and people sang and danced in all the streets of Paris. Early the next morning, people watched the military parade. It also marks the beginning of the French holiday.
The French holiday begins on August 31. Despite the government's efforts, almost all French people took vacations at the same time, many factories closed and a large number of shops closed.
November 1st is the Qingming Festival, which is also the Qingming Festival. On this day, in the cemetery, the cemetery was decorated with chrysanthemums. Despite the sad atmosphere in the cemetery, primary school students should be overjoyed on the first day of this year's holiday.
Saint-Cadeline's Day This is an authentic local festival in Paris, and Cadeline is the queen of the day. On the morning of November 25th, 25-year-old young girls who had not yet married dressed up to become St. Cadeline. The girls celebrating St. Cadrine's Day lay wreaths in front of the statue of the saint on the street with their namesake. On this day, you can see many small yellow and green hats, one more novel than the other. In large women's clothing stores, people dance and drink fragrant dishes.
Christmas is a very popular festival in the world. It can be called the Festival within the Festival. It is a light in the severe winter, bringing joy to people. Stars, snowflakes, pine trees, gifts, and bells make up a picture. The children cleaned the chimney and found their biggest shoe size, and Santa Claus was on his way...