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Name two of the desserts traditionally found on the table of the people of Provence.
List includes: Pompe à l'huille (sweet olive oil brioche); Calissons d'Aix (candied fruit paste with almonds); fruits sec; fruits confit; nougat (noirs/blancs)
How many desserts do the people of Provence traditionally have on the table?
13
What do children in Provence traditionally wrap in damp cloths in order to bring prosperity to their family in the new year?
Wheat or lentils
A region in the south of France is presented - what is it called?
Provence
Who accompanies Saint-Nicolas in the Eastern Regions of France?
Le Père Fouettard
When does Saint-Nicolas bring presents in Eastern France, such as the Alsace region?
Dec. 6
Who brings presents in the Eastern regions of France?
Saint-Nicolas
What are two traditional Christmas sweets eaten in Alsace?
Pain d'épice (gingerbread) and mannele (milk bread)
Where is the region of Alsace located?
Eastern France
How many days is the log supposed to burn in the fire place?
12 days starting Christmas Eve
What is famous French cake served for dessert at Chrismas dinner?
La bûche de Noël
Who was the first person to enjoy a turkey dinner at Christmas%
Emporer Charles VII (1697- 1745)
What did the turkey replace as a Christmas Dinner favourite?
Goose
What cultural group brought back the first turkeys to France?
Spanish settlers returning from North America
What is traditionally eaten as a main dish at Christmas dinner?
La dinde aux marrons
What is the main dish called in France?
Le plat
Name two traditional foods enjoyed as Christmas entrées. Note: entrée in France is actually an appetizer!
List includes: du foie gras, du saumon fumé, des escargots, et des huitres.
What do you call Christmas Dinner in French?
Le repas de Noël
Strasbourg used to be part of the Holy Roman Empire of German Nation and its market has been open since which year?
1570
Name three things that you can buy when visiting Les Marchés de Noël.
List includes: cinnamon delicacies, gingerbread, hot wine, toys, and decorations.
What do kids in France send to the Sécretariat du Père Noël?
Their Listes de Noël
What is the nativity scene in French?
La crèche
Who is Santa Claus in French
Le Père Noël
When Saint-Nicolas threw gold in the woodcutter's cabin, the bags landed on three different things. Name them.
The bags landed on a sock, a clog, and a slipper. The slipper was under the Christmas Tree which is why children in France place slippers under the tree.
What is the name of the person who threw gold in the woodcutter's cabin in the legend that describes why children in France place slippers under the tree?
Saint-Nicolas
What is The Midnight Mass in French?
La messe de minuit
What is the gathering on Christmas Eve called?
Le réveillon
How do you say Happy New Year in French?
Bonne Heureuse Année
How do you say Merry Christmas in French?
Joyeux Noël