French Christmas Celebration Part 2 [portable] [ 2026 ]

Representing Christ and the 12 Apostles, these 13 desserts are not "eaten" so much as "sampled" throughout the evening. They remain on the table—the grande nappe (big tablecloth)—for three days after Christmas.

Christmas Day itself is often a quiet, private affair spent at home. Public Life French Christmas Celebration Part 2

In France, the main event isn't actually Christmas Day lunch, but rather Le Réveillon —a grand feast held on Christmas Eve. Historically, this meal took place after the Midnight Mass, though today many families begin the festivities earlier in the evening. Representing Christ and the 12 Apostles, these 13