As it is in so many places, Christmas in France is all about family, ... Over the centuries, the French merged St. Nicholas with Father Christmas to get Pere Noel. On Dec. 25, ...

Letters addressed to “Pere Noel, France” have been landing there for more than 40 years. Since 1997, the French Santa Claus also can be reached by e-mail, via the center’s website (www ...

Although France shares many Christmas traditions with its European neighbours, some customs are quintessentially French – like oysters on ice, the bûche de Noël (Christmas log cake) and a ...

For the meal on Christmas Day in France you eat turkey with chestnuts and a chocolate yule log. She says traditionnellement en Ecosse c’est une chaussette de Noël et en France ce sont les ...

From fun (and creepy) French Christmas traditions to Paris' iconic zinc rooftops to the parts of France with the highest English levels, this week's La Belle Vie newsletter offers you an essential ...

Whether you're drawn to the enchanting Norway, the festive charm of France, or the classic Christmas spirit of England, these countries are home to Europe's most beloved celebrations.

La Chaîne du père Noël (Santa Claus Channel) returns exclusively to Orange TV subscribers in France on November 19 and will remain in the virtual chimney until January 1.

They hope that Pere Noel, France's Santa, puts gifts in their shoes. He also hangs small toys, nuts and fruits on the tree. In Great Britain, children send their letters to Father Christmas by ...

Christmas in France would not be complete without free-flowing champagne, oysters or a bûche de Noël. And the French holiday season is longer than most – stretching into the New Year with ...

Obviously the Christmas holidays will be different this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, but these French phrases may still come in handy.