Food, family gatherings, festivals and eggs of eggs appear in Easter in France, in addition to some more unusual traditions.
The tambled spring vacations of two weeks of the French schools asked the students in zone B on April 5. The children of the schools in zone C will break at the end of the classes on April 11, while those in Zone A have to wait until April 19.
The holiday period takes to Easter, and this year’s Easter Sunday falls on April 20, almost as late as it can come.
Like many other historically Catholic countries, France is a big Easter fan. Throughout the country, you will see stores and bakeries decorated with chocolate rabbits, chickens, bells and other spring signs.
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Many other traditions and festivals mark the spring holiday season in France.
Flying bells
Traditionally, Flying cloches (Flying bells) instead of spongy bunny rabbits, they bring Easter treats to children in France, although they exceed the logistics of distribution of chocolate eggs to a subsidiary of rabbits in the east of the country.
The French Catholic tradition says that, on Good Friday (on Friday before Easter), all the bells of the Church in France sprout wings and fly to the Vatican so that the Pope was without problems.
After their brief Italian getaway, the bells return to France loading with sweets for children well carried in the form of some kind of chocolate clothing before sounding happily in celebration of the resurrection of Jesus.
Presumable, the power of chocolate promise means that no child has questioned the aerodynamic qualities of several hundred kilograms or molten metal without means of visible propulsion.
Speaking of that …
Easter egg hunt
A lot of organization of peoples a Chasse Aux Oeufs (Egg hunting) Like many of the most beautiful castles in France, so adults can admire an impressive architecture and beautiful gardens while children get excited about sugar and look for eggs.
Another quite messy tradition in some parts of the country is egg bearing or the launch of eggs. The raw eggs are rolled by a slope or throw themselves into the air, and the last person to keep their egg intact obtains a chocolate fixation from the other players. The surviving egg is called ‘Victoria Egg’ and, by all reports, it symbolizes the stone that moves away from the tomb of Christ.
Another Easter egg game consists of children throwing raw eggs in the air and trying to catch it without breaking it.
Special cakes
In addition to chocolate, the windows of Boulangeries and Pasteries also show beautifully decorated cakes and cakes.
There is no traditional Easter desert in France, but it would not be a celebration without obtaining something from the bakery to end Easter food.
Anything with chocolate is popular, particularly small chocolate nests, and seasonal fruits such as the first strawberries are more or less.
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Something tasty and big
Every 10,000 people meet in the city of Bessières in southwest France to break 15,000 fresh eggs and make a giant tortilla.
The event is organized by the confrérie des Chevaliers de l’omelette géante of the city (Brotherhood of the Knights of the giant tortilla) to honor that moment when Napoleon Bonaparte and his army spent the night near the city. TOWhen eating (and obviously enjoying) an omelet made by a local innkeeper, Napoleon ordered the townspeople to gather all the eggs in the town to make a giant tortilla for his army the next day.
Now is the conclusion of a three days Easter Festival in the cityThat this year presents a vintage car rally and one night of the 80s, as well as a search for eggs and the omelette so important.
Lunch
Easter is seen as a family occasion, and most French have lunch with family or friends. As schools are on vacation, many families visit grandparents.
The lamb is the traditional Easter food, but many people simply serve what they like.
If you cannot bother to cook, many restaurants open on Easter Sunday, although it could be advisable to reserve in advance.
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Asacios Easter Markets
In the eastern region of Alsacia, where also Enjoy an additional holiday – They carry Easter celebrations one step further with a series of live markets and Easter events.
In a region also famous for its expansive Christmas markets, cities such as Colmar celebrate vacations and the beginning of spring with live music, art exhibitions and sales of local artisanal and gastronomic products.
Flying high
Châtelaillon-Plage in the South-West doptement of Charente-Maritimes is a Windswpt Delight of a Beach and Every Year it Hosts The Festival International Du Cerf-Voland et Du Du Vent (Kite and Wind Festival) for Three Days On The 19th, This Year, This Year, This Year, On the 19th, on the 19th, on the 19th, on the 19th, on the 19th, on the 19th, on the 19th, on 19, 19, 19 and 21.
There are big comets, small comets, competition comets, fighting comets. In addition, comets surfing and comet construction. Basically, comets plus the wind plus the sand The more the sea is equal to a lot of fun. More information Gentleman.
Pump the volume
You know Summer is on the way when outdoor music festivals begin to appear on the agenda. Enter the annual, eclectic Bourges printemps – From April 15 to 20 in the French central city of Bourges, which this year presents Michel Polnareff, Emma Peters, Clara Luciani, Bandit Bandit, Fatboy Slim, Mandragora and Malik Djudi.
Pâque Fair
Controversial, this. Despite the repeated attempts to prohibit bullfightsIn southwest France, Easter marks the beginning of the season with the Pâque Fair in Arles. This year’s event will take place from April 18 to 21, and is expected to attract 500,000 visitors to the old city of Bouches-Du-Rhône.
Roman greeting
If you go to Nimes, in the garden, on the other hand, it may think that approximately 2,000 years has also traveled when the famous Roman amphitheater of the city houses historical recreation events. This year, the event, which extends from April 25 to 27, focuses on the legendary story behind the Foundation of Rome. More details Gentleman.
Chocolate art
France has some world -fame chocolates, and they certainly do not stop at Easter.
Be attentive to chocolate stores for their magnificent creations. You will see beautifully detailed sculptures of eggs, fish, chickens, rabbits and more. They are almost too beautiful to eat … almost.
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