May 1st and the Fête du Travail
May 1st in France brings to mind lily of the valley, Fête du Travail, demonstrations but also vandalism caused by Black Blocs
Category: French Traditions
La Rentrée des Classes.
The Summer holidays are nearing the end in France and everyone is preparing for “La Rentrée des Classes” after an eight-week break
Find out about the separate geographical school zones in France
Etiquette surrounding the French aperitif
Is there an etiquette to observe when inviting French friends over for aperitif? Cindy, our guest blogger, has discovered that there is.
Find out how to offer French apéro and avoid social embarrassment
Muguet (Lily of the Valley) in France on 1st May
Muguet is very popular in France on 1st May each year. It is offered as a gift to friends and loved ones to wish them good luck.
Find out more about the tradition of lily of the valley every May 1st.
Give Lily of the Valley to someone on 1st May
The Fête du Travail is the first of the bank holidays in May. This public holiday is also the day when muguet is given to friends and family.
Read about the French tradition of giving Lily of the Valley
French Easter Traditions – Chocolates from Rome
There is a French tradition that says all the church bells go to Rome for Easter and on their return drop small chocolate bells, chickens and rabbits in gardens.
