Christmas articles Tag

What are the different Christmas traditions in Europe?

Christmas in England From the beginning of December, the English send cards to their friends and family. The cards received are hung on the wall until Epiphany Day on January 6. On Christmas Eve, children will sing Christmas Carols in the streets and receive small gifts or sweets. They hang l ...

03
Dec
2009

Christmas in Alsace: 5 ideas for an unforgettable stay

1- Walk around the Christmas markets The first thing to do at Christmas in Alsace is to go around the Christmas markets! Sure, it's not the most original idea, but it's a tradition that has been a must for centuries in this part of France. Start with the very famous Strasbourg Christmas market w ...

17
Nov
2021

Christmas bonus from the CAF: 5 questions to understand

1- What is this Christmas bonus? The Christmas bonus is an additional aid paid at the end of the year to people who receive certain social minima. This exceptional bonus is paid automatically during the month of December, usually 15 days before Christmas. 2- What are the steps to take? Those ...

23
Nov
2021

Christmas meal: 5 festive menus for all tastes

1- The traditional holiday menu If your family is one of those that never breaks from tradition, there will surely be turkey on the menu for your Christmas dinner. But how well do you know how to cook this iconic holiday bird? To help you pull off a traditional Christmas meal, we've put together ...

16
Dec
2022

The Christmas market of Kaysersberg in Alsace

Celebrate Christmas in the Land of Stars A picturesque medieval town, nestled in the shadow of its castle ruins, Kaysersberg is located ten kilometers from Colmar in what is known as the 'Land of Stars'. The Pays des Etoiles is located in the center of Alsace and includes the following localitie ...

12
Dec
2014

5 things to know about Christmas automatons

1- Automata are on the rise Have you noticed that automatons have made a comeback in shop windows during the Christmas period to decorate stores and catch the attention of passers-by? After having known a golden age between 1850 and 1914, these advertising objects had fallen into disuse. But, ...

03
Dec
2021

Christmas markets: 4 European cities famous for their markets

1- Cologne The Christmas market in Cologne is one of the most famous in Germany. This city, which is the fourth largest German metropolitan area, offers a total of 7 different Christmas markets, each more enchanting than the last. The ideal way to discover these different markets and the magn ...

08
Dec
2021

Christmas in Sanary-sur-Mer: a magical experience

ters from Toulon in the Var, Sanary-sur-Mer is the perfect place to spend a few days of vacation during the holiday season. Covid 19 obliges, some Christmas animations have been cancelled for the 2020-2021 edition of 'Chœurs de lumière'. Thus, there is no parade, no fireworks or music in Sanary ...

30
Dec
2020

The 5 secrets of a successful Christmas

1- For a well-organized party, you have to plan everything It may seem like a no-brainer, but the Christmas party is too important to improvise at the last minute. If you're used to buying Christmas presents and food on the afternoon of December 24th, it's no wonder you arrive at the party feeling ...

01
Dec
2022

Angers: a magical and gourmet destination for Christmas

An adapted program this year A welcoming destination in all seasons, Angers traditionally organizes festivities during the Christmas period entitled Winter Suns. Due to the Covid-19 epidemic, this event had to be adapted this year. The program of the 2020 edition has been modified to adapt to th ...

16
Dec
2020

Christmas DIY: how to make a personalized candy jar?

What are the materials for this Christmas DIY? To make a custom candy jar, I simply used a Le Parfait jar with a 1 liter capacity. This size seemed perfect for me to put an assortment of candy and papillotes or even Christmas cookies (the famous Alsatian bredele) in. But of course, nothing preve ...

09
Dec
2022

Christmas clementine bundt cake: a festive cake

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make a Christmas clementine bundt cake for 6 to 8 people: 165 g soft butter 200 g brown sugar 1 tablespoon of gingerbread spices 2 large eggs 175 g mascarpone cheese 3 organic clementines 275 g flour 1 packet of baking powder 1 pinch of salt ...

28
Dec
2022

Christmas or New Year's Eve buffet: 5 tips for a successful Christmas Eve

1- Arrange the room When hosting a Christmas or New Year's buffet at home, it is usually set up in a living room like the living room. The first of our 5 tips for a successful New Year's Eve is to set up the room ahead of time. Not only do you need to do a bit of cleaning but also remove all the ...

29
Dec
2022

Organizing an eco-friendly Christmas: tips and tricks

How to make an ecological Christmas decoration? To organize a Green Christmas, avoid the artificial tree. Its manufacture and destruction consume a lot of energy and its lifespan (3 years on average) does not compensate for its ecological footprint. Prefer a natural tree that you will throw away ...

20
Dec
2013

Franche-Comté: 5 good reasons to visit Montbéliard in winter

urgundy snails. 3- To discover the local crafts Another good reason to visit Montbéliard and its region in winter is to bring back from your trip original Christmas gifts. Among the town's craft specialties, we should particularly mention la verquelure, a woven fabric characteristic of the M ...

10
Nov
2021

Christmas gingerbread rolls: the easy recipe

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make approximately 30 Christmas gingerbread rolls: 330 g flour one teaspoon of baking powder 120 g brown sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder 1 teaspoon of nutmeg powder 1 teaspoon ground cloves 100 g soft butter 2 large eggs 4 tablespoons hone ...

17
Dec
2021

Christmas tree: 3 ideas for edible decorations

1- Barley sugars With their beautiful red and white stripes, the candy sticks are perfect for decorating a tree with traditional Christmas colors. These candies, which are called candy canes in the United States, sugar canes or Christmas canes, are believed to have been invented in 17th century ...

17
Dec
2021

All in the kitchen: create your holiday menus with Cyril Lignac

ous seasons of the show, the recipes offered have been imagined or revisited by the chef and can be made in just 50 minutes. Immerse yourself in the Christmas atmosphere If you've always dreamed of treating your guests to a Christmas or New Year's Eve menu worthy of Cyril Lignac, you'll get your ...

28
Nov
2022

The Christmas market in Strasbourg: a magical event

The oldest Christmas market in France The Christmas market Strasbourg or Christkindlmärik ('Market of the Christ Child' in Alsatian) is the oldest Christmas market in France. This market dedicated to handicrafts and Christmas decorations has been held annually in Strasbourg since 1570. Unlike o ...

21
Nov
2007

Christmas travel: where to see the most beautiful Christmas trees in the world?

1- The Rockefeller Center tree in New York It's hard to find a more magical destination than New York for a Christmas trip... During the holiday season, the Big Apple is decked out in decorations to its (un)measure. The spruce tree that stands every year in front of Rockefeller Center is probabl ...

20
Dec
2022