Curious about how French people celebrate major holidays? Christmas, Halloween, Chandeleur, and more. Let’s explore it all!
Find out how the locals celebrate April fool's day in France, its historical origins, and why it is called Poisson d'avril in French.
Find out how the locals celebrate New Year's eve in France, with typical French traditions, foods, and revelry.
Find out the best ways to spend Bastille day in France, on 14 juillet (14th July). From the military parade, best places to see the fireworks, and more.
French people love to ask, are you a Juilletiste or Aoûtien? Vacations in July or in August? Find out all that goes behind that "oh-so-important" decision.
Celebrate May Day in France and find out how it became synonymous with Labor day. With a muguet (lily of the valley) in hand, hear about the annual traditions and protests of the Fête du Travail.
If it is La Chandeleur in France, it must be for some crêpes. Beyond the crêpes however, are some rather quirky French traditions and superstitions surrounding Candlemas.
The French Revolutionary calendar (also known as the French Republican calendar) had 3 weeks in a month, 10 days in a week, and 10 hours in a day. What could go possibly wrong? Let's find out.
Christmas in France can be a bit unusual. Beyond the hot wine and oysters, here are some French Christmas traditions that the locals enjoy.
The literal translation of the French expression "faire le pont" is to "make a bridge", but it means more to the French than that. See why making a "vacation bridge" is one of French people's favorite habits.
Countdown to the festive season with the most popular French Christmas songs and carols, with lyrics in French and English. Sing along to these holiday classics and pick your favorite.
French people live by their calendar. With 11 public holidays, numerous celebrations, seasonal events, and countless other traditions, see all the wonderful occasions that people in France love to enjoy.
It is nearly time for Mardi Gras in France, and that means Carnivals! We look at the best carnivals in France, the different celebrations and the ones to avoid.
France may be a secular country, but certain Christian traditions are still widely carried on. Learn how French people get together to celebrate 3 Kings Day. Hint: there is cake.
French people may not celebrate Halloween, but surprising the holiday is one that actually originated with the Celts in Gaul in Old France. See the history of Halloween in France, along with that lesser known holiday, the All Saints Day.
When is Mother's day in France again? Find out how the locals celebrate maman on the last sunday in May, the history of Fête des Mères, and much more.
Wondering what's on the menu at a traditional French Christmas dinner? Go behind closed doors and see how French people like to indulge at Noël.