The Christmas season is a time when the French set aside their treasured notion of being a staunchly secular country to revel in holiday traditions, many of them rooted in ancient Rome and some ...

A French Twelfth Night Celebration, Saturday, Jan. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in St. Joseph Cathedral, Downtown Columbus. The program will feature selections from the rich repertoires of French traditional ...

Here’s a look at how locals celebrate Christmas through ... usually red from Burgundy that’s not too full-bodied for the capon. On Christmas Day, the French often savor a hearty brunch that ...

Reselling Christmas gifts is becoming increasingly common in France. According to recent reports, 21% of the French plan to resell their gifts this year. Reselling Christmas gifts is becoming ...

Traditionally, one candle will be lit on each Sunday leading up to Christmas. Read more on FRANCE 24 English Read also: How the French celebrate Christmas, from holiday markets to Père Fouettard ...