Christmas Traditions
Around the World
Christmas in France
Christmas 
in France
- On Christmas Eve, children leave their shoes by the fireplace to be filled
with gifts from Pere Noel. In the morning they also find that sweets,
fruit, nuts and small toysa have been hung on the tree.
- In cathedral squares, the story of Christ's birth is re-enacted by both
players and puppets.
- In Soutern France, a log is burned in people's homes from Christmas Eve
until New Years Day. A long time ago, part of the log was used to make the
wedge for the plough as good luck for the coming harvest.