Archive for 'Holidays'
French News Update Current Events Posted by Tim Hildreth on Apr 19, 2022
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In this “between two tours” time, a lot of the news coming out of France is related to the upcoming Presidential run-off scheduled for le dimanche 24 avril. But that’s not the only thing happening! So this week, in addition to a presidential update, we’ll look at the recent holidays and get an update on the…
Celebrations Posted by Tim Hildreth on Mar 1, 2022
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Today is mardi, le 1er mars … et c’est Mardi Gras! In honor of the day, today we look at a few different types of celebrations … Mardi Gras It’s traditional to feast on this last day before Lent, and for many the day’s eating isn’t complete without a local fried dough. Around France, each…
A French song for Valentine’s Day Posted by Tim Hildreth on Feb 15, 2022
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Ok, I’m a day late … le jour de la Saint-Valentin est passé pour cette année … but this close, love is still in the air. In honor of the official day of l’amour, let’s enjoy a new song from Clara Luciani. Love Hurts Even when it’s good, being in love is complicated. I think…
A French New Year Posted by Bridgette on Dec 31, 2021
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Bonne année! Happy New Year! 2022 is almost here and I am chanceuse (lucky) to be spending it amongst friends in France. I wanted to share a poem with you so you can celebrate à la française (French style) as well: _______________________________ Bonne année Tristan Derème Voici la nouvelle année Souriante, enrubannée, Qui pour notre…
10 … 9 … 8 … Posted by Tim Hildreth on Dec 28, 2021
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Christmas has come and gone and the new year is at hand. Sadly this December 31st’s festivities in Paris will be muted again à cause de Covid. “Il y aura une interdiction des rassemblements festifs ainsi qu’une interdiction des concerts et feux d’artifice [… et] la vente et la consommation d’alcool sera aussi prohibée.” The…
An Alternative French Christmas Song Posted by Tim Hildreth on Dec 14, 2021
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It’s become a bit of a tradition at this time of year for me to share une chanson de Noël française un peu different. Just in time I discovered a fun one from the Québécoise singer Cœur de Pirate … so without further ado, I hope you enjoy this alternative French Christmas song! Parfait Noël J’ai vu…
Shorts Posted by Tim Hildreth on Nov 23, 2021
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The quartier de Gobelins in the heart of the 13th arrondissement on the left bank of the Seine river is not only the historic center of tapestry-making in the capital but the modern day home of the École de l’image where digital artists weave together sounds and images to create beautiful stories and more. École de…