ROCKET READER The Roman Catholic Church celebrates February 2 each year as Candlemas. This celebration is a commemoration of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s purification and […]
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Best Beach Destinations In France To Spend L’Et Holidays
ROCKET READER Summer anywhere always means taking long trips, going on camping, or enjoying the scenic beauty, fine sand and cool waters of beaches. In […]
Continue readingLa Journe De Solidarit: French National Day Of Solidarity
ROCKET READER In August of 2003, a scorching heat wave swept across Europe, claiming almost 15,000 lives in France alone. Most of the victims were […]
Continue readingBeaujolais Nouveau Day And Some Of The Most Famous Nouveaux Wines
ROCKET READER A special occasion celebrated in France is Beaujolais Nouveau Day. This occasion is celebrated on the third Thursday of November each year. On […]
Continue readingHow Easter (Pques) Is Celebrated In France
ROCKET READER In countries where the predominant religion is Roman Catholicism, no other celebration is perhaps more important than Easter. In France, for instance, where […]
Continue readingLa Fete De La Victoire: French Celebration Of WWII Victory In Europe
ROCKET READER The end of World War II, also known as Victory Day in Europe, is celebrated as a national holiday on May 8 every […]
Continue readingFrench Holidays And What France Is Like During A Holiday
ROCKET READER Each year, there are eleven holidays celebrated in France (French term: jours feris). These exclude Easter (Pques) and Pentecost (Pentecte), which, of course, […]
Continue readingBest Hotels To Stay In Paris During France Holidays
ROCKET READER There are thirteen public holidays celebrated each year in France. In addition to these, French schools enjoy five sets of breaks, with at […]
Continue readingFrance Celebration Of Halloween
ROCKET READER Many countries around the world celebrate Halloween as a holiday. It is observed on the eve of All Saints’ Day, October 31, and […]
Continue readingLe Jour De L’An: New Year Celebration In France
ROCKET READER France celebrates New Year on January 1 like many other countries do. The beginning of a new year, which is “le Jour de […]
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