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Decorating for Christmas is very common in France. Christmas markets usually begin in late November or early December and last until Christmas, spreading across various regions of France. The Christmas market in Strasbourg is the most famous, attracting visitors from all over the world.
Observance of Christmas in various locations around the world. The observance of Christmas around the world varies by country. The day of Christmas, and in some cases the day before and the day after, are recognized by many national governments and cultures worldwide, including in areas where Christianity is a minority religion which are usually found in Africa and Asia.
Depiction of the market in place Kléber in 1859 by Émile Schweitzer []. Christkindelsmärik (Alsatian dialect meaning "Market of the Christ Child") is a Christmas market held annually in Strasbourg, France, on the Grande Île, near Strasbourg Cathedral and the Place Kléber.
Christmas decorations at the Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris, France. The Christmas season is the busiest trading period for retailers.
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Nativity plays eventually spread throughout all of Europe, where they remain popular. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day church services often came to feature Nativity plays, as did schools and theatres. [46] In France, Germany, Mexico, and Spain, Nativity plays are often reenacted outdoors in the streets. [46]
The thirteen desserts (Occitan: lei tretze dessèrts) are the traditional dessert foods used to celebrate Christmas in the French region of Provence. The "big supper" ( le gros souper ) ends with a ritual 13 desserts, representing Jesus Christ and the 12 apostles.
The Festival of Lights (French: Fête des lumières, [fɛt de lymjɛʁ]) in Lyon, France is a popular event that originally aimed at expressing gratitude toward Mary, mother of Jesus around December 8 of each year. [2]