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Top 10 French Holidays and Festivals

New Year's Eve, Crêpe Day, Fat Tuesday, and more.

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Contents

10 Audio Lessons

1

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in France

Learn how the French people celebrate the new year

2

Eating French King Cakes on the Day of Epiphany

Learn how the French people celebrate Epiphany

3

Feast on Crêpes At This French Festival

Learn about the origins of what today is known in France as Crepe Day or Candlemas

4

Get Fat During Mardi Gras in France

Learn about "Fat Tuesday," known in France as "Mardi Gras"

5

Have You Experienced the First Day of April in France?

Learn how the French celebrate the first day of April

6

Why Are You Hiding That French Egg?

Learn about the French traditions associated with Easter

7

Do We Have to Work on Labor Day in France?

Learn how the French celebrate Labor Day--and no, it's not by going to work

8

Music Day in France

Learn how the French celebrate Music Day

9

Celebrate France's National Day with Fireworks and Parades

Learn how the French celebrate France's National Day

10

Honor the Departed on All Saints' Day in France

Learn how the French celebrate All Saints' Day