Holidays and Celebrations

French Holidays, Celebrations, and Events

French holidaysFêtes, célébrations et évènements

Learn about French holidays, festivals, and other celebrations, as well as how to talk about non-French holidays in French.

   

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Food and Drink

Chandeleur, Jour des crêpes

Crêpe Day
La Chandeleur, le 2 février, est une fête catholique qui commémore la purification de la Vierge Marie et la présentation de l'enfant Jésus. En France, elle s'appelle également la Fête de la Lumière et le jour des crêpes.

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Holidays and Celebrations

Christmas Vocabulary

French Christmas vocabulary
Christmas is celebrated in many countries around the world, though the exact traditions and foods vary greatly. Here are some general French Christmas terms to help you celebrate.

   

   

   

Holidays and Celebrations

Easter

French Easter vocubulary
Easter occurs every year somewhere between 22 March and 25 April, and the week immediately preceding it (Sunday to Saturday) is called Holy Week. Here's all the French vocabulary you need to celebrate this Christian period of renewal.