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Did you know that French children often eat croissants and pain au chocolat for breakfast? Instead of a big meal, they usually have a light breakfast with hot chocolate (chocolat chaud) and delicious pastries. French people love their fresh bread from the local boulangerie (bakery)!

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In France, meals are very important family time! Everyone sits together, keeps their hands visible on the table (not in their laps), and says 'Bon appétit!' before eating. French children learn to try different foods and enjoy long meals with their family.

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Every July 14th, France celebrates its national day - Bastille Day! There are amazing fireworks, especially near the Eiffel Tower, parades with soldiers, and lots of parties in the streets. It's like America's Fourth of July! People wave French flags and sing the national anthem, 'La Marseillaise.'

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Mardi Gras is a fun celebration before Lent begins. In France, people wear costumes, have parades, and eat special pancakes called crêpes! The biggest carnival is in Nice, where people throw flowers and confetti.

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In France, it's very important to say 'Bonjour' (hello) when you meet someone! French people often greet friends and family with 'la bise' - small kisses on the cheeks. Children learn to be polite and always use 'please' (s'il vous plaît) and 'thank you' (merci).

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French students have longer lunch breaks than American kids - usually 2 hours! They eat a proper meal in the school cafeteria, often with multiple courses. Wednesday afternoons are usually free for extra activities. Students carry special notebooks called 'cahiers' and write with fountain pens!

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Pétanque is a popular French game where players throw metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a 'cochonnet.' You'll often see French people playing this game in parks or town squares, especially in the south of France!

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French children love to sing traditional songs like 'Frère Jacques' and 'Au Clair de la Lune.' They also learn popular dances like the traditional folk dance 'farandole,' where people hold hands and follow a leader in a long chain!

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