Comments on: Christmas in France

By: idiomatico

idiomatico — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:55:12 +0000

These ornaments are really nice!

By: tere

tere — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:02:15 +0000

hahaha!! Half of the world celebrates it with heat! That’s why we make bbqs, hang twinkle lights at the terrace and living trees hold ornaments in the garden. Family dinner is outside, everyone brings something made with love for that gathering, lots of salads and fruit, the kids play with lanterns outside and wait until Santa brings the presents from baby Jesus. Then we all go to the manger and set The Baby on his place with a little prayer. How does it sound? I think I like it better :^)

By: Bree

Bree — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 03:41:10 +0000

I love the Christmas (and Easter) markets in Prague, Vienna and all around Germany.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:56:11 +0000

Yes! It is so hilarious to read and even listen to his rendition. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to really understand this holiday. Your “Vintage Eurocar pictures turned out great! Hope you all are having a fantastic holiday!

By: Nicola

Nicola — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:36:48 +0000

We’re spending our first Christmas in France too. It’s definitely much more low key than America, where we have been for the last ten years, or Britain where I grew up. Possibly the easiest part of a French Christmas is the complete lack of any line in the Post Office – I’ve been twice in the last week and have been first in line both times! I wrote about some of the differences we have noticed here: http://growingberries.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmasholidaysnoel.html

By: Avimom

Avimom — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:31:02 +0000

I once spent Christmas in Japan, in 1995. It was celebrated more like we would celebrate Valentine’s Day. You buy your sweetheart a present and go out for a fancy lunch or dinner. Most of the ex-pats went to brunch and then to the movies.

By: Earendil

Earendil — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:05:00 +0000

I love reading your posts about what you observe in france, i always enjoy hearing what other people think about us french, it’s always quite funny! ;)

By: CrazyUS (Beth)

CrazyUS (Beth) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:31:37 +0000

I love them ALL & especially love the star! So cool!

By: Hannah Anderson

Hannah Anderson — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:10:44 +0000

When we were living overseas in NZ, Christmas was a big adjustment for this northern girl who is used to a white Christmas. Despite the fact that it was the middle of summer and BBQs were the norm, I had to have some reminder of home. So that year, for several weeks leading up to Christmas, I hand cut dozens of paper snowflakes of all varieties and sizes to put on our tree. I used no other ornaments (they were back in the States) and it turned out to be one of the loveliest we’ve ever had. I still have many of those snowflakes and they make their seasonal showing every year.

By: jennie w.

jennie w. — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:32:01 +0000

I’m spending my Christmas in the exotic country of Texas, where all the decorations are twice as big and twice as gaudy as everywhere else in the country! I have seen at least three life-sized displays of Santa being pulled in his sleigh by either longhorns or armadillos. Yee-haw!

I’m loving the descriptions of Christmas all around the world. So wonderful!

By: Barchbo

Barchbo — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:27:10 +0000

I love reading about Christmas in France, but I also loved reading everyone’s stories about Christmases abroad – so much fun!

By: Barchbo

Barchbo — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:11:23 +0000

Such a great story – a great example of respect and love.

By: Leah Jordan

Leah Jordan — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:00:19 +0000

I lived in Granada, Spain last year and the holiday season was fabulous! As if the bakeries needed an excuse to stock up on sweets, the window displays were piled high with piononos and King’s Cake for Three Kings Day on January 6. There were lights everywhere and the shops actually stayed open until their posted times! (Shops in Granada tend to close about 45 minutes earlier than posted. It’s the Spanish culture!) :) I ended up in Rome for Christmas weekend with some family that came to visit and it, too, was fantastic! We went midnight mass and did a ton of site-seeing. As much fun as we had, it simply doesn’t compare with Christmas at home in Texas with all of my family around sitting around our tree, singing carols and worshipping our newborn Savior! Needless to say, I’m glad to be home! :)

By: Design Mom

Design Mom — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:40:27 +0000

Hi Rachel! Have you ever read the David Sedaris essay about holiday traditions in The Netherlands? It might be my favorite thing he’s ever written. Here’s the link:

http://www.esquire.com/features/ESQ1202-DEC_SEDARIS

By: Design Mom

Design Mom — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:36:46 +0000

I love anything that brings the emphasis on families. Sounds lovely.

By: Design Mom

Design Mom — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:35:53 +0000

I have yet to see Paris this month, but hopefully this week. I’m sure it’s stunning.

By: Design Mom

Design Mom — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:35:15 +0000

I think I need to try a hot Christmas at least once. : )

By: Design Mom

Design Mom — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:34:42 +0000

What an experience, Tracy!

By: Design Mom

Design Mom — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:33:40 +0000

I would love to see Croatia! Your holiday traditions sound lovely.

By: Design Mom

Design Mom — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:32:47 +0000

I’m already jealous of your big family lunches. I’m sure they will be amazing!