The Build Your Masterpiece Class - Christmas Adventures in France
Christmas is a wonderful holiday in France… Let's learn some new French words...‘Père Noël' means "Father Christmas" who is a legendary gift-bringer who arrives on Christmas Eve, with his donkey named 'Gui' which means "Mistletoe". Let's learn more about Christmas in France with books, crafts and a yummy cookie recipe!
Optional Books:
Babar and Father Christmas by Jean DeBrunhoff
Madeline's Christmas by Ludwig Bemelmens - Read Aloud
Lulu and Lainey… A Christmas Yarn by Lois Petren
Lulu and Lainey… and the 12 Days of Christmas by Lois Petren
Extra Details about Christmas in France:
The Christmas meal in France is called “le Réveillon de Noël” and usually takes place on December 24th. But, can also take place on December 25th.
SPECIAL FRENCH DISHES SERVED AT LE RÉVEILLON DE NOËL:
Caviar, oysters, lobster, fois gras, escargot (snails), scallops, Roast Turkey with chestnut Stuffing, some type of bird such as quial, pheasant, goose or chicken, and for dessert, they have 13 small desserts that represent the 12 Apostles and Jesus, as well as the traditional Chocolate Cake, Bûche de Noël in the shape of the Yole Log.