Some Riddles in French and English

Here are some French riddles with English versions that were shared by Monique in France. Answers can be found by scrolling down... 1. For me, yesterday comes after today, what am I? In French: Pour moi, hier vient aprs aujourd'hui, que suis-je? 2. What can you catch and never throw? In French: [...]

Christmas Eve and Day in France

Written by Monique Palomares Midnight Mass Christmas Eve mass is celebrated in the evening some time between 6and 10 p.m. even though it's called “midnight mass”. Beyond practicing Catholics, it also attracts non-practitioners. From the 7th century on there were 3 different masses, [...]

The Christmas Season in France

Written by Monique Palomares Christmas Markets Christmas Markets originally started in Germany in the 14th century. The oldest and best-known Christmas Market in France is in Strasbourg. It started in 1570. This Alsatian tradition recently extended to all of France and nowChristmas Markets can [...]

Advent in France

Written by Monique Palomares In the Christian religion, Advent is the period preceding the coming of Jesus Christ on December 25th. It begins on the 4th Sunday before Christmas and can therefore last from 22 to 28 days. Originally in the 5th century people fasted 3 times a week starting on Saint [...]

Question about a French Song That Starts with “Dodo dinette, ma p'tite poulette”

Elisabeth is looking for a French song her grandmother used to sing to her. She can't find it anywhere and we can't either. It starts with “Dodo dinette, ma p'tite poulette” as a refrain, thencontinuesas: “Dans la rue des trois cailloux, j'ai rencontr un p'tit bossu Qui voulait [...]

Meal Traditions in France

Written by Monique Palomares Just like most cultures, the French have two different styles of eating when it's a normal day versus more formal meals with company. Daily mealswiththeimmediate family vary depending on whether the family is eating both lunch and dinner together or just dinner. [...]

Taste Week in France (La Semaine du Goût)

La Semaine du Got (Taste Week) takes place in France every year for a week in October.It's anevent centered around taste and gastronomy. It was created in 1990 by manufacturers in the sugar sector in reaction to the popularity of low-sugar foods.Nowadays, it's anopportunity for several sectors [...]

What Do You Call The Person Who's “It” in Your Country?

In the US, when children play a game of tag, there will be one kid who's “It”. That means they're the one who has to run around and tag people. There are many different games where one person will be “It”. Being“It” could be good or bad depending on the game. [...]

Beaujolais Nouveau

The release of the new Beaujolais Nouveau is a big event in the wine world each year. It always takes place on the 3rd Thursday of November.Beaujolais Nouveau is a red wine that's produced by gamay grapes. It's from the Beaujolais region in France near Lyons. It's one of the most popular wines [...]

La Toussaint in France – All Saints Day

La Toussaint, All Saints Day, takes place on November 1st and is a public holiday in France. In the Catholic church it's a day honoring all the saints. Some people go to a mass in honor of the holiday. Since people have the day off they also use it tomark le Jour des Morts, All

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