Tag: holidays
The FCC Staff's Favorite Chants de Noël
Cette année il faut renoncer à la coutume de chanter des chants de Noël en groupes dans les rues et dans les magasins. Cependant, nous…
Read MoreGetting into the Holiday Spirit
It’s the holiday season! It may be hard to get into the spirit this year but we’ve got you covered! Ingrid, Clémence, and Natalie propose…
Read MoreThanksgiving with a French Twist
Do I need to say it? Thanksgiving will be different this year- this year you are celebrating Thanksgiving with a French twist! While the holiday…
Read MoreNational Holiday Celebrations
July is a popular month for national holidays! Both the US and France mark their holidays on the 4th and 14th, respectively. On July 4th…
Read MoreRecipe Round-up: Les Bûches de Noël
If you attend a dinner in France for Christmas, it is likely you will be served a bûche de Noël for dessert. Bûches de Noël…
Read MoreRecette de soupe de champagne (Champagne "Soup" Recipe)
Vin chaud (hot mulled wine) might be the most-thought-of alcoholic drink this time of year but what if you wanted to do something different? Look…
Read MoreSummer Vacation à la française!
The summer heat wave, known as la canicule in French, is here (note: I am not complaining; winter lasts too long in Boston!). If we’re…
Read MoreLa Fête nationale / Bastille Day
Each year, French people all around the world celebrate la Fête nationale on July 14, which they often call le quatorze juillet. This French national…
Read MoreLa Fête du Muguet / La Fête du Travail
The first of May is a two-in-one holiday in France! It is both May Day (La Fête du Muguet) and Labor Day (La Fête du…
Read MoreClassic French Love Songs to Listen to this Valentine's Day
Seeking to set the mood this Valentine’s Day? Look no further! To say the French are known romantics is an understatement. There is no end…
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