December 25th is actually quieter than the 24th in France. Kids open gifts in the morning – but adults? They save serious gift-giving for New Year’s Eve. Christmas Day is for leftovers, long walks, and board games by the fire.
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Dessert is non-negotiable: La Bûche de Noël . But here’s the twist – in Provence, they do Les Treize Desserts . 13 desserts representing Jesus and the 12 apostles. Nuts, dried figs, nougat… December 25th is actually quieter than the 24th in France
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