The holiday season in France is a magical time filled with vibrant lights, festive markets, and beautifully decorated homes. French Christmas decorations (“les décorations de Noël”) reflect a unique blend of traditional and modern styles, from elegant ornaments to timeless nativity scenes.
Whether you’re learning the language or just curious about French holiday customs, this post about French Christmas Decorations Vocabulary + Reading Comprehension will guide you through ten essential French vocabulary words related to Christmas decorations. Plus, we’ve included a short reading passage in French with an English translation to help you practice your comprehension skills. Let’s get into the holiday spirit—à la française!
French Christmas Decorations Reading Comprehension
Le savais-tu?
En France la plupart des gens font un sapin de Noël, décorent leur maison, installent une crèche et mettent du houx ou des branches de sapin et des personnages de Noël comme le Père-Noël ou des lutins dans le salon et l’entrée de leur appartement ou maison. Certains aiment aussi commencer les festivités dès le 1er décembre avec un calendrier de l’avent, qui peut aussi être une décoration de Noël. La table du repas de Noël recevra une attention particulière et sera décorée avec goût et tradition.
Did you know?
In France most people make a Christmas tree, decorate their house, install a nativity scene and put holly or fir branches and Christmas characters like Santa Claus or elves in the living room and the entrance of their apartment or house. Some people also like to start the festivities on December 1st with an advent calendar, which can also be a Christmas decoration. The Christmas dinner table will receive special attention and will be decorated with taste and tradition.
