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  2. Bastille Day - Wikipedia

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    Bastille Day is the common name given in English-speaking countries to the national day of France, which is celebrated on 14 July each year.It is referred to, both legally [3] and commonly, as le 14 juillet (French: [lə katɔʁz(ə) ʒɥijɛ]) in French, though la fête nationale is also used in the press.

  3. Culture of France - Wikipedia

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    French culture, language, and education have been mobilized to further French imperial interests. [115] [116] [117] The concept of mission civilisatrice or 'civilizing mission' figured into France's politique indigène throughout its colonies, with its goal fluctuating between assimilation and association of colonial subjects with French ...

  4. Paris Carnival - Wikipedia

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    Workers have always played a central role in the celebrations. What is less known is the fact that the Carnaval de Paris is also, traditionally, the feast of the Paris police. During the nineteenth century, the involvement of butchers, launderers, traders, and students became essential to the liveliness of the Carnival.

  5. 12 French Christmas Traditions That Are Oh-So Charming - AOL

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    From homes and food to fashion and baby names, the French have a way of doing things that is undeniably cool. Even their holiday customs have a certain je ne sais quoi that we’re keen to emulate st

  6. Courir de Mardi Gras - Wikipedia

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    The Courir de Mardi Gras (Cajun French pronunciation: [kuɾiɾ d maɾdi ɡɾa], French pronunciation: [kuʁiʁ də maʁdi ɡʁa]) is a traditional Mardi Gras event held in many Cajun and Creole communities of French Louisiana on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Courir de Mardi Gras is Louisiana French for "Fat Tuesday Run".

  7. Category:Culture of France - Wikipedia

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    French culture-related lists (7 C, 14 P) French culture abroad (10 C, 1 P) A. Adaptations of works by French writers (50 C, 3 P) ... Video games in France; Villa ...

  8. National symbols of France - Wikipedia

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    The official logo of the French Republic, with Marianne and the national motto, Liberté, égalité, fraternité. National symbols of France are emblems of the French Republic and French people, and they are the cornerstone of the nation's republican tradition. The national symbols of the French Fifth Republic are: [1] The French flag

  9. Christmas in France - Wikipedia

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    Père Noël, the French Father Christmas. Christmas in France is a major annual celebration, as in most countries of the Christian world. Christmas is celebrated as a public holiday in France on December 25, concurring alongside other countries. Public life on Christmas Day is generally quiet.