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Since Christianity is the main religion of the country hence Christian festivals are widely celebrated. New Year's Day, Easter, Ascension Day, Pentecost, Assumption of Mary, All Saints Day, Armistice Day and Christmas are the most popular festivals in France.

At the time Christmas everybody exchanges gifts and cards, children wait for the arrival of Santa Claus. Churches are decorated special food items are made to mark the birth of Lord Jesus. At this festival of France all people greet ech other forgetting their old enmity

Parades and functions are organized, get-together’s and parties become the order of the day it will not be wrong if we say that Christmas is the most popular festival of France. New Year day after Christmas is also celebrated very in a very lively fashion. People come out to the streets to watch fireworks display.

Easter which is also known as the Sunday of the Resurrection or the Resurrection Day, is one of the most important festivals of France. Feasts are held to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.

Festivals of France give an insight into the culture of the region so try and schedule your tour according to the festive time table.

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