French Holidays and Celebrations
Learn about French holidays including Bastille Day, la Toussaint, and Chandeleur, as well as the French variations on celebrations like Christmas, Halloween, and New Year's.
Special Occasions - French Vocabulary
Learn how to say happy birthday in French, and other vocabulary for special occasions.
Learn how to say happy birthday in French, and other vocabulary for special occasions.
French Candlemas - La Chandeleur - Crêpe Day
The Catholic holiday of Candlemas, on 2 February, is a feast to commemorate the purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of baby Jesus. In France, this holiday is called la Chandeleur, Fête de la Lumière, or crêpe day.
The Catholic holiday of Candlemas, on 2 February, is a feast to commemorate the purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of baby Jesus. In France, this holiday is called la Chandeleur, Fête de la Lumière, or crêpe day.
Epiphany and La galette des rois
La galette des rois is a special cake eaten at Epiphany in France.
La galette des rois is a special cake eaten at Epiphany in France.
Fête de la musique
21 June is a celebration of music all over France.
21 June is a celebration of music all over France.
Fête du Premier Mai / Fête du Muguet
In France, May 1st is both Labor Day and Lily of the Valley Day.
In France, May 1st is both Labor Day and Lily of the Valley Day.
Hanukkah and Judaism - French Vocabulary
Hanukkah is a Jewish festival of survival and freedom that lasts for eight days. Learn some French vocabulary related to this annual Jewish celebration.
Hanukkah is a Jewish festival of survival and freedom that lasts for eight days. Learn some French vocabulary related to this annual Jewish celebration.
International Day of Francophonie
Learn about this world holiday, in French or English.
Learn about this world holiday, in French or English.
Kwanzaa - French Vocabulary
Kwanzaa is an annual celebration Learn about some Kwanzaa traditions and the French vocabulary to describe them.
Kwanzaa is an annual celebration Learn about some Kwanzaa traditions and the French vocabulary to describe them.
Meilleurs vœux
This French expression is useful all year, but especially during the end-of-year holiday season.
This French expression is useful all year, but especially during the end-of-year holiday season.
National Holidays and Patriotism - French Vocabulary
In honor of the 4th of July (American Independence Day), Bastille Day (14 July), Canada Day (1 July), and Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (24 July), here is a list of French vocabulary related to national holidays.
In honor of the 4th of July (American Independence Day), Bastille Day (14 July), Canada Day (1 July), and Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (24 July), here is a list of French vocabulary related to national holidays.
Saints' Days
This page will tell you which saints' days are today - it's automatically updated every day with accurate information.
This page will tell you which saints' days are today - it's automatically updated every day with accurate information.
Thanksgiving - French Vocabulary
Thanksgiving is not celebrated in France, so here is some French vocabulary related to the American holiday.
Thanksgiving is not celebrated in France, so here is some French vocabulary related to the American holiday.
La Toussaint
Learn about this annual honoring of deceased relatives.
Learn about this annual honoring of deceased relatives.
12 Days of French
Hopefully both useful and fun, "12 Days of French" is (rather loosely) based on the song "12 Days of Christmas" and includes practical gift suggestions for French lovers on any gift-giving occasion: Christmas, Chanukah, birthdays....
Hopefully both useful and fun, "12 Days of French" is (rather loosely) based on the song "12 Days of Christmas" and includes practical gift suggestions for French lovers on any gift-giving occasion: Christmas, Chanukah, birthdays....
French Advent Calendar
Celebrate the run up to Christmas with this online French Advent calendar.
Celebrate the run up to Christmas with this online French Advent calendar.
Celebrating à la française
Ideas for any French-themed celebration.
Ideas for any French-themed celebration.
French Language Holiday Gift Guide
When it's time to start shopping for the perfect gifts for parents, kids, siblings, aunts & uncles, grandparents, and second cousins once-removed, take a look at this Holiday Gift Guide, with suggested French gifts for kids; beginning, intermediate, and advanced students; translators; and teachers.
When it's time to start shopping for the perfect gifts for parents, kids, siblings, aunts & uncles, grandparents, and second cousins once-removed, take a look at this Holiday Gift Guide, with suggested French gifts for kids; beginning, intermediate, and advanced students; translators; and teachers.
Fête de la Châtaigne
Dans la ville de Collobrières (Var), les châtaignes sont fêtées durant les trois derniers dimanches d'octobre.
Dans la ville de Collobrières (Var), les châtaignes sont fêtées durant les trois derniers dimanches d'octobre.
Fête de l'Olivier
The southern French town of Ollioules celebrates the olive harvest by holding an Olive Tree Festival every year during the first weekend of October.
The southern French town of Ollioules celebrates the olive harvest by holding an Olive Tree Festival every year during the first weekend of October.
Fête des fleurs à Hyères - Photo Gallery
On 5 and 6 April 2008, the southern French city of Hyères hosted its annual flower festival with an open day event at Marche aux fleurs d'Hyères, the largest flower market in France and the fourth largest in Europe. It was a fascinating look at this colorful aspect of the Hyérois community.
On 5 and 6 April 2008, the southern French city of Hyères hosted its annual flower festival with an open day event at Marche aux fleurs d'Hyères, the largest flower market in France and the fourth largest in Europe. It was a fascinating look at this colorful aspect of the Hyérois community.
Fête des Vins de La Londe
Comparison of the wine tasting events in La Londe and Hyères.
Comparison of the wine tasting events in La Londe and Hyères.
Fête du vin - Les Vignades
Hyères's annual tasting of dozens of wines from the region is animated by music, dance, and a celebrity host.
Hyères's annual tasting of dozens of wines from the region is animated by music, dance, and a celebrity host.
Foire aux plants à Hyères
Even if you don't buy anything, the flower marché is worth a visit.
Even if you don't buy anything, the flower marché is worth a visit.
Foire aux plants à La Londe
Buying flowers at the annual flower marché isn't necessarily cheaper than at a store.
Buying flowers at the annual flower marché isn't necessarily cheaper than at a store.
Les Médiévales 2009 à Brignoles
Don't miss this annual weekend celebrating the Middle Ages.
Don't miss this annual weekend celebrating the Middle Ages.
Les vieux métiers de France
Find out about French occupations of yesteryear at this annual festival.
Find out about French occupations of yesteryear at this annual festival.
Today in Francophone History
Learn about today's famous francophone birthdays, holidays and celebrations, and other milestones.
Learn about today's famous francophone birthdays, holidays and celebrations, and other milestones.