Facts about Easter in France

The French say “Joyeuses Pâques – Happy Easter!” during Easter week. This is a very happy time in France. This is the beginning of spring and light clothes come out of the closets. Christians, of course, celebrate the resurrection of Christ, hope of a better future.

Let’s go over French Easter facts as a way to review French vocabulary.

5 facts about Easter in France

1. One important symbol of Easter in France is the egg.
2. Easter is celebrated in the spring.
3. The three foods traditionally served at Easter are eggs, s leg of lamb, and chocolate.
4. Easter follows Lent.
5. The bells are the ones distributing chocolates to children at Easter in France.

5 choses à connaître sur Pâques en France

1. Un symbole important de Pâques en France est l’œuf.
2. Pâques est fêtée au printemps.
3. Les trois aliments servis traditionnellement à Pâques sont les œufs, le gigot, le chocolat.
4. Pâques suit le carême.
5. Les cloches distribuent les chocolats aux enfants à Pâques en France.

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