2: French Christmas Celebration Part

Beyond the Bûche and the Sapin: A Deeper Journey into France’s Most Sacred and Festive Season

The result is the (from santonin or little saint ). These are hand-painted, fired clay figurines, but they are not just Mary, Joseph, and the Magi. French Christmas Celebration Part 2

Joyeux Noël et à la prochaine – Merry Christmas and see you for Part 3 (where we will explore the fascinating world of French New Year’s Eve, Le Réveillon de la Saint-Sylvestre). Share this article with someone who thinks French Christmas is only about croissants and the Eiffel Tower. They have no idea what they are missing. Beyond the Bûche and the Sapin: A Deeper

As you plan your own French-inspired Christmas, do not just buy a bûche. Ask yourself: Am I a capon family? Or a cardoon family? Better yet, fuse the two – serve oysters for the apéro, then a chestnut-stuffed turkey, and finish with a single nougat and a prayer to Tante Arie. Share this article with someone who thinks French