How Christmas is celebrated and celebrated in Paris. Christmas traditions in Paris
Rating: 9,3/10 (6700 votes)  Galeries Lafayette The celebration of Christmas in France lasts a whole month: from December 6 - the day of St. Nicholas, and until the King's day, which falls on January 6. Christmas is celebrated here according to Catholic traditions on December 25th. And, of course, no other French city can convey a festive mood better than Paris. Indeed, a few weeks before Christmas, the French capital is changing. Illumination is turned on throughout the city. On the Champs Elysees, this takes place already in the last days of November, the event is accompanied by a solemn ceremony, to which world pop stars are invited. By December 1, illumination begins to illuminate more than 120 streets of Paris, but the buildings of the largest stores are becoming especially beautiful: Galeries Lafayette, Printemps and BHV. In addition to the illumination, the streets of Paris are decorated with traditional Christmas trees, Santa Claus, garlands and others Christmas paraphernalia. Scenes depicting the birth of Jesus can be seen in public places. One of the largest Christmas trees in all of Europe can be seen in the Tuileries Garden, usually over 30 meters high. Of the usual Christmas things, there is not enough, perhaps, snow. He is not a frequent visitor in Paris, in December it often rains here, and the temperature outside can reach 5 degrees Celsius. But this climatic feature has brought Parisians another Christmas tradition: if it snows on Christmas, then the year will be happy. Parisians literally go crazy if this happens.  Street in Paris Throughout the city, before the Christmas period, holiday fairs and bazaars open, where locals and tourists buy souvenirs, goodies and hot mulled wine. These places have a very warm, joyful atmosphere, so you can just have a positive time here. The largest fairs are traditionally located on the Champs Elysees and in the La Defense quarter. You can also soak up the Christmas atmosphere on the winter skates that open at this time throughout Paris. A magical view of the Eiffel Tower opens from the skating rink on the square in front of the Paris City Hall. And if you need more space, then you should pay attention to the ice rink on the Grand Palais, which is one of the largest in all of France. Despite the fact that the Parisians, and the French in general, are not very religious people, they cannot do without Christmas Masses. They are imbued with the enchanting atmosphere of an approaching miracle, and the most memorable one is traditionally held in Notre Dame. Disneyland does not ignore the holiday. This place, in addition to ordinary carousels and attractions during the holidays, pleases its visitors with Christmas performances with the participation of all Disney characters.  Disneyland Paris Shop windows, in addition to Christmas toys, are also decorated with traditional puppet shows. Whole performances are performed here with the participation of Santa Claus, reindeer teams, gnomes, angels and other fabulous creatures. Not without, of course, a manger - a puppet depiction of the birth of Christ. It is worth noting that on December 25, shops in Paris stop operating (even grocery ones), but recently some large shopping centers are moving away from this tradition. However, you shouldn't expect discounts and sales at Christmas, they come to Paris in the last days of January. however, some large shopping centers have recently moved away from this tradition. However, you shouldn't expect discounts and sales at Christmas, they come to Paris in the last days of January. however, some large shopping centers have recently moved away from this tradition. However, you shouldn't expect discounts and sales at Christmas, they come to Paris in the last days of January. We also recommend reading National dishes of Egypt. National cuisine of Egypt Topic: How Christmas is celebrated and celebrated in Paris. Christmas traditions in Paris. |
