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As a child, it always seemed to me that New Year, like Christmas, is celebrated the same all over the world. However, later I learned that each country has its own characteristics of celebrating these holidays. We will talk about them.

CHRISTMAS AND CHRISTMAS TABLE IN FRANCE

For example, New Year and Christmas in France are celebrated somewhat differently than in Russia, since their main emphasis is on Christmas, which is celebrated on December 25th. And, of course, it is a family holiday. None of local residents does not celebrate Christmas in restaurants, bars and other establishments, so the owners close their establishments that evening, which tourists really don’t like. On this evening, as a rule, the French stay at home, decorate the house together, and cook. Unlike Russia, where the festive table is constantly filled with absolutely any dishes, in France everything is served consistently, observing traditions. First comes the seafood, usually oysters. But since oysters are not a very cheap delicacy, they are a special dish for many. Next comes the main food - duck or turkey. Chocolate cake is served for dessert. Well, of course, champagne accompanies the entire festive evening. Since children have not reached the age of majority, they receive gifts in return, which are placed under the tree by their parents, Santa Claus.

FRENCH NEW YEAR'S EVENING

Unlike Christmas, which is a family holiday, New Year for the French is a reason to go out. All establishments are open on December 31st. All restaurants and bars are packed, so the owners dishonestly take advantage of the situation by raising prices several times.

INTERESTING FRENCH NEW YEAR TRADITION

At the moment when midnight comes, strangers begin to kiss each other, thereby confirming the status of cheerful and sincere people.

I wish you to visit France during the New Year!

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On New Year's Eve, it is difficult to find a Christmas tree or pine tree in French houses. The most important attribute for the inhabitants of France is the crèche - a Christmas manger - a model depicting the scene of the birth of Christ. Usually the creche is filled with figures of saints - santos. Previously, these figurines were made by artisans throughout the year; they were bright and colorful. Just like in the old days, santos figurines are sold throughout December at the annual Christmas markets.

Christmas log

The most famous French New Year's tradition is the lighting of the Christmas log. This tradition appeared in the 12th century. All family members make a log of fresh wood, usually cherry wood, in the yard of the house. From Christmas to New Year, the log is in the house, and then the head of the family pours cognac and oil on it, and the children set it on fire. The coals from the log are carefully collected and stored throughout the next year, like a talisman that brings good luck.

Wine barrel

Wine is a special source of pride for the French. True French winemakers and wine connoisseurs will definitely wish Happy New Year not only to friends and family, but also... to their best barrel of wine. Traditionally, the winemaker gives a eulogy for the barrel and clinks it, thereby wishing himself and others a good harvest in the new year. However, at midnight the French clink glasses of champagne and continue the feast with wine.

Pere Noel

In France, Pere Noel, in our opinion, Father Frost, enters the house through the fireplace with a basket of gifts. He rides around on New Year's Eve on a donkey and wearing wooden shoes, and puts gifts for the children, which they thoughtfully left by the fireplace, in the same shoes. French guys believe that if they behave well all year, they will definitely receive a gift from Père Noel. But for disobedience, Père Noël’s partner, Pierre Fouétard, will come to them and punish them for disobedience.

New Year's table

Our peoples are very similar in the abundance of New Year's food, because who doesn't like to eat deliciously:) The New Year's table in France is rich and varied: fine wines, fruits and sweets, salads, smoked meats and a large selection of poultry. The main New Year's dish is baked goose, goose liver or turkey, depending on regional culinary traditions. The traditional dessert is a festive pie with one bean and the person who gets a piece with this bean becomes the “Bean King” and everyone must obey him on New Year's Eve.

New Year's fairy tale in Romantic style. Let's imagine: Europe. Glowing garlands of retro light bulbs, decorated shop windows with gifts, animators entertaining people, romantic music, oysters on the New Year's table (this is something new! What about Olivier?), champagne and faces happy people shouting congratulations in the “language of love.” This is France...

I will tell you about the features of New Year's celebrations in Paris, Strasbourg, Provence and give some recommendations on how to make New Year's Eve unforgettable.

Traditions

Like any country, France has its own traditions. Christmas and New Year are celebrated differently in different regions. First of all, it would be nice to decide where we want to go.

So, how do they celebrate New Year in France? I would like to immediately draw your attention to the fact that in many ways our customs are similar to French ones. They celebrate the New Year on the night of December 31 to January 1. It is not customary to organize noisy discos and folk festivals on New Year's Eve in France, but in Paris you will have a lot of fun. It is still a tourist city. On the eve of the celebration, it is customary to walk around the streets of Paris, as if on Halloween, in eccentric outfits of fairy-tale characters. You will be accepted as one of their own if you simply put on a tall cap, which represents the symbol of freedom in France.

I really like the tradition that it is customary to visit guests and give gifts, as well as just relax until the end of January. The French in general, I noticed, love weekends and holidays. Preparations for the New Year begin in late autumn, with the first cold weather. City venues host various performances, Christmas markets, and shops are open until late.

There is another funny tradition that you may have already heard about - playful kisses under the mystical plant - mistletoe. It is often mentioned in magical rituals. So make wishes and kiss your health!

According to tradition, on New Year's table It is customary to include roasted goose, foie gras (this is a traditional New Year's dish) and, of course, seafood. There is always plenty of food and drink too: wine, good French champagne and even hot mulled wine.

Another interesting New Year’s tradition for wine farmers: vineyard owners pour a glass of red wine and... clink glasses with a barrel! This is believed to bring an abundance of harvest and good income.

Cake “log” (resembles the top view of a hemp) must have festive feast in France. An edible figurine of a king is placed there or in any other pie, or bean seed. If one of the guests present comes across this “secret”, then he is called “king” all night and, for the sake of fun, follows any instructions.

On New Year's Day, the French unpack gifts with their families and send greeting cards to those far away.

Story

There is such a story about the New Year in France. The people greatly revere Pope XXXIII (St. Sylvester), who died on December 31 in the year 335. According to legend, he saved the world from a terrible serpent who wanted to devour this world. Under him, the Roman Empire adopted Christianity.

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If you want something unusual, without unnecessary pomp, sunny Provence will come in handy. The weather here is ideal in both winter and summer. There are a lot of tourists here at this time of year. Provence is replete with ancient buildings that have survived to this day, grape and lavender fields.

For active tourists, there are many tourist centers and ski resorts in the snow-capped mountains of France. How fresh the air is here! I think this is a 100% hit - celebrating the New Year in a wooden house with a fireplace, and there are only mountains around... I won’t focus on the famous one, you’ve probably already heard a lot of good things about it. I will only say that popular resorts in France are booked for the New Year at least six months to a year in advance. Be aware that Paris is very expensive. A hotel room at a ski resort can cost from $300 per night. Ski resorts They also organize New Year’s feasts in their chic restaurants, invite show hosts, and organize fireworks displays.

The idea of celebrating the New Year in France seems amazing to me. Just imagine - romance is everywhere... Wishes made there will definitely come true! The good news is that it's not too late to start booking hotels and flights to France. To the country of fireworks and masquerade costumes, quality service and good-natured citizens.

Where to celebrate New Year

This holiday, as already mentioned, is a family holiday, so it is customary to celebrate it with the whole family. However, unlike Russians who spend New Year's Eve watching TV at home, the French rarely go this route. Usually New Year in France implies the need to go to a comfortable restaurant or cafe in order to live the moment of the change of year there. Of course, the French start preparing for this in advance, and booking a table is very important here. In France, you generally need to make a reservation for everything, even on an ordinary day; if you want to come to a cafe, it is better to call there in advance and inform them that you are coming, so that they will be waiting for you. During the New Year, the excitement is even greater, and it is impossible to do without agreeing on such things in advance. Usually, every French family has its own favorite restaurants and cafes, so every year, as a rule, they visit a certain establishment that can please them with its cuisine, service, maintenance and everything else that creates a truly New Year's atmosphere. If you have arrived live in France for permanent residence, then you may be invited to celebrate the New Year in one cafe or another by your French friends. Solve this issue in advance, since the French are scrupulous in such matters, it is important for them to know exactly how many people will be present at the holiday.

In addition to restaurants, nightclubs are also popular in France. Moreover, each such establishment is always transformed for the New Year. For example, it is in the order of things that windows are painted with New Year's scenes to lift the mood and create the necessary atmosphere. And of course, elements of the decor must also include a New Year tree, as well as a nativity scene. As in Russia, New Year and Christmas in France are usually celebrated together, only in a different order. So the combination of symbols of both holidays is a common thing.

An interesting feature is that on New Year's Day the French and those who have already arrived often wear pointed caps, as is customary in the United States for birthdays. As in Russia, firecrackers, confetti and streamers are popular in France. Having sprinkled each other with New Year's tinsel, the French feel that they did everything right and continue to feast, since a feast in France is a very important component of celebrating any holiday, and especially such a beautiful one as the New Year.

About the New Year's table in France

Naturally, it is very important what to put on the festive New Year's table. This is important for everyone, and especially for the French, because they are a nation of gourmets, the French can talk about food for hours, and even more so they will not miss the opportunity to eat deliciously on the occasion of the New Year holidays.

A mandatory decoration for the New Year's table is baked goose. There are many recipes for this dish; different regions of France have different recipes for holiday geese. In addition to whole baked goose, which can be served with apples or various spices, various goose dishes are popular in France. You can safely put goose liver in first place; the French like it from almost all parts of the country. If desired, the goose can be replaced with turkey or duck. Baked pork head is also a common attribute of the French New Year's feast. Some people prefer to roast a whole pig and eat it with friends and family. Some people prefer blood sausage - also, by the way, a favorite dish of the French. As you can see, the New Year's table in France is varied and involves a large number of hearty and hearty dishes that will be etched in your memory and make the holiday happier.

About table traditions in France

While we haven’t completely left the topic of cooking yet, let’s talk about exactly what New Year’s traditions are associated with different dishes.

The first thing that comes to mind is bean pie. This tradition is common in different countries, but in France most often such a pie is baked and served just for the New Year. The composition of the pie can be any composition, but it distinctive feature is precisely the bean. In fact, a “bean” can be anything, including coins or any little things that are baked into a pie. You just need to make sure that it is not too hard and dangerous for your teeth. The one who finds the symbolic "bean" is considered the "bean king", he is served the most delicious pie and cake and is given other privileges during the festive dinner, as well as following all his instructions.

An interesting point is the tradition of baking a pie, or rather a roll, in the form of a log. Log pie is present on the table in almost every French family, so you can’t pass it up. Initially, it was a real log, which was taken out of the oven and kept for good luck, then the tasteless log was exchanged for a tasty one, which took the form of a chocolate roll. On New Year's Eve in France you can buy such a “log” in every store, so if you come, don’t forget to buy it. Or, if you like creativity, then bake it yourself. Having a “log” on the table will make your feast truly French.

Traditions of the New Year

In addition to these traditions, there are those that do not relate to the feast, but are also accepted throughout France.

2) Clink glasses with a wine barrel and congratulate her. It is believed that this will make the next year fertile and happy, and your future wine will be of even better quality. This ritual is accompanied by a long and lush toast to a wine barrel, and only with the best wine! All this is funny, regardless of whether you believe in the effectiveness of such a ritual or not.

3) Decorating your home with flowers is another irreplaceable New Year and Christmas tradition, which is very typical for the French, who value everything elegant and sophisticated, including flowers.

4) We have already talked about the “Christmas log”, which is actually a cake, but there is a tradition associated with a real log. It is taken out of the stove or fireplace, and the coals are placed in a bag and worn as a talisman. It is believed that such a log brings good luck and wealth to the home.

About New Year and Christmas symbols in France

The main New Year's symbol in almost every country is the spruce. It is this tree that is usually decorated for the New Year and admired for its festive appearance. In France you will find many decorated fir trees, both natural and artificial. There are more of the latter, since the French love and value their nature. But New Year trees are a tribute to pan-European fashion, because the real and traditional French symbol of the winter holidays is not a spruce, but a Christmas nativity scene. Let’s not forget that Christmas is a more important holiday here, unlike in Russia, where we have the opposite situation. So if you decide come to France for the New Year, you can find a huge variety of nativity scenes, that is, images that convey the events of the Nativity of Christ. Most often, this is the Baby himself, lying in a manger, and other figures that are directly related to this event - the Mother of God, shepherds, wise men, and so on. Often, among the traditional and biblical characters, there may be characters from a much later time, including fairy tales and fictional ones - this is quite normal for French nativity scenes. As for the nurseries, they are displayed in every home. You can buy a manger, but you can also make one yourself. For many French parents, a very good way to spend time and prepare for Christmas is to make a manger together with their children. During this process, children can be told about the spiritual content of the holiday (which, unfortunately, is often lost in Western countries), and not just give a boring lecture, but present the material through your own creativity, that is, in the most exciting way. The French generally love spending time with their family, and even more so at Christmas. And the joy from mutual pastime begins long before the holiday itself - and thanks to this lasts for many days.

About Santa Claus in France

Santa Claus in France is Père Noel, he puts gifts for children not under the tree, but, as a rule, in stockings or shoes hanging over the fireplace. A little information: today, not every French person has a fireplace in their home, and shoes and stockings, which used to be hung over the fireplace to dry, are now almost never hung there for that purpose. However, adults, and even children themselves, are sure to hang such wardrobe items in the right places on the eve of the upcoming holiday, so as not to be left without a gift. By the way, according to French beliefs and traditions, a child receives a gift for the New Year only if he behaved well during it - at least more or less. Otherwise, in his shoe he will find not a gift, but a symbolic rod. Père Fuatard also travels with Père Noël, who distributes rods to those children who deserve nothing more. Compared to the sweet Russian Snow Maiden, this is a very sinister image, but it perfectly symbolizes justice, and also, of course, motivates children to behave well and not upset their parents, then Père Noel will give them what they really want. Most often, small gifts are given for the New Year, without the “help” of Père Noël, who mainly gives gifts to children and adults at Christmas.

If you want come to France on New Year's Eve, it is better to think in advance about how to do this in the best way, purchase tickets in advance, and so on. Of course, on the eve of the holidays, travel packages become more expensive, as do the cost of housing in France. But if you decide to book everything in advance, then have no doubt that on New Year’s Day you will be able to come to France and celebrate this wonderful holiday at its best. high level, and keep the memories of him in your memory for the rest of your life!

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Missing or Broken Files

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Edit the file on your computer and upload it to the server via FTP
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Use SSH and a text editor
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How to Edit .htaccess files in cPanel's File Manager

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