Question: Christmas Angels Around the World: France
Here's a look at some Christmas angel traditions from France...
Answer:
In France, people set up elaborate nativity scenes in their homes and churches, featuring angels and other characters who played important roles in the story of how Jesus Christ came to Earth on the first Christmas in Bethlehem, such as Mary, Joseph, and the Magi. They also participate in nativity plays and processions, in which volunteers play the parts of the angels and people involved in the Christmas story.
French people enjoy a sumptuous meal called Reveillon on Christmas Eve before going to church. The meal includes gourmet food, and a cake shaped like a Yule Log, which ancient French people used to burn in their homes to ward off evil spirits and welcome holy angels into their homes.
The French love to sing Christmas carols about angels. Some famous Christmas carols originated in France, such as "O Holy Night." and "Angels We Have Heard on High."
French people also shop at Christmas markets during the season, buying handmade items such as angel figurines.