tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post9146139789548252979..comments2023-11-03T09:04:24.122+01:00Comments on Fabulously French: Christmas in FranceFabulously Frenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188064656616598471noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-42543647789337553502009-12-05T03:23:12.447+01:002009-12-05T03:23:12.447+01:00Leeann,
Thanks for enlightening us to the traditio...Leeann,<br />Thanks for enlightening us to the traditions of the French. It's interesting to know that the holiday has different days that are celebrated, not just Christmas day. Saint Nicholas eve will be here soon! I'm surprised the Christmas tree isn't that popular there. Just think how cute they would be if they were adorned with Fleur de lis ornaments! <br />Joyeux Noel!<br />I'll be back soon<br />GailObee Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662582088273555729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-82093254853773545392009-12-03T15:47:18.865+01:002009-12-03T15:47:18.865+01:00Thank you for telling us about how the French cele...Thank you for telling us about how the French celebrate the holidays.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.makemysite.in" rel="nofollow"> How to make a website </a>prashanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04583385332262124749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-10083745534357219432009-12-03T08:08:57.492+01:002009-12-03T08:08:57.492+01:00We have a young friend who is doing her last semes...We have a young friend who is doing her last semester of study in Lyon,before she becomes a fully fledged lawyer back here in Wellington. She is having such a wonderful time and will be having Christmas with two other students in the home of a French family so it is very interesting hearing about their traditions.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02774962109117139608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-43981142013777678452009-12-03T06:32:14.637+01:002009-12-03T06:32:14.637+01:00Wow - those little santons are amazing! It's s...Wow - those little santons are amazing! It's so great to learn about new traditions. What will you be eating on Christmas Day Leeann? It all sounds so delicious! xxAmanda (Small Acorns)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04090007601440404545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-17468017638480244082009-12-03T06:02:02.250+01:002009-12-03T06:02:02.250+01:00One of my favorite traditions I began as an adult ...One of my favorite traditions I began as an adult is my Christmas Eve Bûche de Noël! Now I am eager to add a Nativity scene to our holiday decor!Simply Mel {Reverie}https://www.blogger.com/profile/15881462293605864150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-34435582768677960532009-12-03T02:09:19.484+01:002009-12-03T02:09:19.484+01:00Thank you for telling us about how the French cele...Thank you for telling us about how the French celebrate the holidays. I once lived in Belgium and was fascinated by their traditions.<br />I remember one tradition was to decorate a Christmas tree outside the home with food for the birds. And, of course, the exchange of Christmas gifts on New Years.Sissie's Shabby Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142205878984008123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-45013440092517752232009-12-02T23:50:24.905+01:002009-12-02T23:50:24.905+01:00Thanks for the French traditions. That was great.
...Thanks for the French traditions. That was great.<br />LeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-46683351972121070372009-12-02T22:26:16.143+01:002009-12-02T22:26:16.143+01:00Fascinating, and so different from the UK which, g...Fascinating, and so different from the UK which, geographically if nothing else, is so close.<br />The food does sound rather rich, though - not sure I could take too much goose in one sitting!Pauline Wileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387098614220322595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-752235198430819692009-12-02T22:02:42.067+01:002009-12-02T22:02:42.067+01:00I love all these traditions...I love that we can a...I love all these traditions...I love that we can add them to our own and have even more, xv.vicki archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847183975086900816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-49346772508739141162009-12-02T21:43:41.752+01:002009-12-02T21:43:41.752+01:00Fascinating about the molds that are passed down f...Fascinating about the molds that are passed down from the 1600s, wow, my mind immediately went to imagining the santons with a raku finish. Loved learning a bit about Christmas in France...thanks for sharing!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003968489244660242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-47792153172986183322009-12-02T21:24:30.846+01:002009-12-02T21:24:30.846+01:00Isn't it funny how we all celebrate Christmas ...Isn't it funny how we all celebrate Christmas differently ?<br />We have a Christmas Log in England. It's lovely to hear about the French celebrations. XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-2994433497388684072009-12-02T18:41:01.304+01:002009-12-02T18:41:01.304+01:00Hi there, I have just found your blog and was inst...Hi there, I have just found your blog and was instantly drawn to the cake, raspberries are my favourite!<br />I spent a lovely few weeks in your area, with my son (when he was small), we travelled around in our old Transit & had a fantastic time "mooching", I hope to return one day.....<br />TraceyTrixie@ the vintage bothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05576556635216603744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-6088744748463449962009-12-02T15:02:36.685+01:002009-12-02T15:02:36.685+01:00The SW France after-mass meal sounds good to me. I...The SW France after-mass meal sounds good to me. I once spent two weeks in Aire-sur-l'Adour and still dream about les Maisons de Maitre shown for sale in windows of the town's real estate shops. I love the region and hope to get back there one day. Thanks for sharing these insights on the local customs, and thanks for visiting <a href="http://garvinweasel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Garvinweasel</a>!James XVIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945185011203589875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-47255333708611139052009-12-02T13:55:40.499+01:002009-12-02T13:55:40.499+01:00This post was facinating and so fun to read! I lo...This post was facinating and so fun to read! I love knowing how people really do live and celebrate around the world and especially in France. We try to do a Bouche de Noel here at Christmas time. I have made them and found a beautiful one last year at a bakery. Not sure what I will do this year. Might have to try it again. Thanks!Lisa@Pickles and Cheesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154819162615247516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-59368346238856310342009-12-02T13:46:41.164+01:002009-12-02T13:46:41.164+01:00Thanks for sharing the information on Christmas in...Thanks for sharing the information on Christmas in France. It was nice going through it. Keep up the good work. <a href="http://www.ihampers.co.uk/c-380-christmas-hampers.aspx" rel="nofollow">Ihampers.co.uk</a>Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941000929894506224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-10427713716133039602009-12-02T12:00:01.721+01:002009-12-02T12:00:01.721+01:00Thanks for the information. I was in Galarie Lafay...Thanks for the information. I was in Galarie Lafayette this weekend and saw all of the figurinees. It's great to know the history that goes along with them. I will be spending Christmas with a French family in Brittany, France- do you have any suggestions on a proper gift, I could bring the host family? Or culture do's and don'ts?<br />Thanks!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13908447322794384027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-37647200861989027832009-12-02T11:08:11.102+01:002009-12-02T11:08:11.102+01:00Leeann that is so interesting - great to learn of ...Leeann that is so interesting - great to learn of how other countries celebrate Christmas and different customs and traditions - wonderful!Semi Expathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12839322243900070800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-35324228392296721822009-12-02T10:28:22.763+01:002009-12-02T10:28:22.763+01:00Haha Ange, I was thinking the same thing as I read...Haha Ange, I was thinking the same thing as I read about waiting 'til New Year's Day, no way!<br />Wow Leeann, you could spend a life time collecting all those little characters, how cool is that!<br />Thanks for letting us in on some wonderful French culture.<br />AngexAngehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15023156810883464033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-26758193873667724322009-12-02T10:16:37.003+01:002009-12-02T10:16:37.003+01:00Are you kidding ;-) I am soooo not waiting for N...Are you kidding ;-) I am soooo not waiting for New Year's to open the PRESSIES. TORTURE I SAY! TORTURE!! But I will make the most of the French tradition of sending New Year's greetings out instead of Christmas cards (seeing as I'm horribly late!!) We ALWAYS open our presents on the 25th - adults too (at least while the poppets are small!) Note: as they leave the shoe out for Santa/petit Jésus here, I am putting out my largest orange welly - just so he can't miss me!! BisousAngehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02255310309447767848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-18123066620509039222009-12-02T10:01:46.971+01:002009-12-02T10:01:46.971+01:00Great to learn some new things!
Happy december!
Ro...Great to learn some new things!<br />Happy december!<br />Rosabikimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16853548700964701982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807648570780244772.post-44792378514252157902009-12-02T08:23:38.876+01:002009-12-02T08:23:38.876+01:00I found it really fascinating to find out how the ...I found it really fascinating to find out how the French celebrate Christmas. I love how every culture has their on twist to put on the holiday season. Thanks for sharing.Bree Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13535998259464824665noreply@blogger.com