Christmas in France

by Jack Manning

Overview

Ornaments and lights decorate Christmas trees. Small, painted figures of animals and people fill creches scenes that look like the place of Jesus birth. Children open gifts on Christmas Day. People eat roasted goose, turkey, chestnuts, and oysters. They go to Christmas plays and musical shows called pastorales. These are the sights and sounds of Christmas in France. Come explore the many French traditions that bring people of this country together at Christmas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781669008149
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2022
Series:	Christmas around the World
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	19 MB
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About the Author

Jack Manning has written and edited a number of children's books and enjoys sharing the fruits of his work with his nieces and nephews. Manning lives in North Dakota and enjoys spending time with his family, particularly during the holidays.

Table of Contents

Christmas in France — The first Christmas — Christmas celebrations — Christmas symbols — Christmas decorations — Santa Claus — Christmas presents — Christmas food — Christmas songs.