https://padlet.com/tiffany_dejesus1/jjeyfgwjzk3w -Most people associate French culture with Paris, which is a center of fashion, cuisine, art and architecture, but life outside of the City of Lights is very different and varies by region. ... Historically, French culture was influenced by Celtic and Gallo-Roman cultures as well as the Franks, a Germanic tribe -The French celebrate the traditional Christian holidays of Christmas and Easter. They mark May Day, also known as Labor Day, on May 1. Victory in Europe Day on May 8 commemorates the end of hostilities in Europe in World War II. Bastille Day is celebrated on July 14. -Not every holiday in France is celebrated differently than in the United States. The French and Americans similarly celebrate New Years Eve and Independence Day. -Good Friday in France. Good Friday (Le Vendredi saint) falls two days before Easter Sunday. It is an occasion for many Christians in France to remember the sacrifices Jesus made and his crucifixion. It is a public holiday in some parts of France. -Don't Complain about how long it takes to get your cafe order. -Don't expect that everyone knows English. Surprisingly, a lot of French people do not speak English. Unlike nations like Germany and Denmark, English is not as highly stressed in France, and the French covet their language. - Bring a gift for your host or hostess. If you are fortunate enough to be invited to a French home or have a host family, bring a gift. -After nursery school or kindergarten, which is optional, the French compulsory education system is divided into three stages or 'cycles': primary school, middle school (collège) high school . en-us 2017-06-22 14:44:29 UTC 2025-10-22 10:21:53 UTC hello@padlet.com tiffany_dejesus1 https://padlet.com/tiffany_dejesus1/jjeyfgwjzk3w/wish/177216458 -Most people associate French culture with Paris, which is a center of fashion, cuisine, art and architecture, but life outside of the City of Lights is very different and varies by region. ... Historically, French culture was influenced by Celtic and Gallo-Roman cultures as well as the Franks, a Germanic tribe ]]> 2017-06-22 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tiffany_dejesus1/jjeyfgwjzk3w/wish/177216458 tiffany_dejesus1 https://padlet.com/tiffany_dejesus1/jjeyfgwjzk3w/wish/177216563 -The French celebrate the traditional Christian holidays of Christmas and Easter. They mark May Day, also known as Labor Day, on May 1. Victory in Europe Day on May 8 commemorates the end of hostilities in Europe in World War II. Bastille Day is celebrated on July 14.]]> 2017-06-22 14:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tiffany_dejesus1/jjeyfgwjzk3w/wish/177216563 tiffany_dejesus1 https://padlet.com/tiffany_dejesus1/jjeyfgwjzk3w/wish/177216614 -Not every holiday in France is celebrated differently than in the United States. The French and Americans similarly celebrate New Years Eve and Independence Day.]]> 2017-06-22 14:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/tiffany_dejesus1/jjeyfgwjzk3w/wish/177216614 tiffany_dejesus1 https://padlet.com/tiffany_dejesus1/jjeyfgwjzk3w/wish/177216679  -Good Friday in France. Good Friday (Le Vendredi saint) falls two days before Easter Sunday. It is an occasion for many Christians in France to remember the sacrifices Jesus made and his crucifixion. It is a public holiday in some parts of France. ]]> 2017-06-22 14:58:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tiffany_dejesus1/jjeyfgwjzk3w/wish/177216679 tiffany_dejesus1 https://padlet.com/tiffany_dejesus1/jjeyfgwjzk3w/wish/177216765  -Don't Complain about how long it takes to get your cafe order. ]]> 2017-06-22 14:59:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tiffany_dejesus1/jjeyfgwjzk3w/wish/177216765 tiffany_dejesus1 https://padlet.com/tiffany_dejesus1/jjeyfgwjzk3w/wish/177216824  -Don't expect that everyone knows English. Surprisingly, a lot of French people do not speak English. Unlike nations like Germany and Denmark, English is not as highly stressed in France, and the French covet their language. ]]> 2017-06-22 14:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tiffany_dejesus1/jjeyfgwjzk3w/wish/177216824 tiffany_dejesus1 https://padlet.com/tiffany_dejesus1/jjeyfgwjzk3w/wish/177216835  - Bring a gift for your host or hostess. If you are fortunate enough to be invited to a French home or have a host family, bring a gift.]]> 2017-06-22 15:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tiffany_dejesus1/jjeyfgwjzk3w/wish/177216835 tiffany_dejesus1 https://padlet.com/tiffany_dejesus1/jjeyfgwjzk3w/wish/177216867 . -After nursery school or kindergarten, which is optional, the French compulsory education system is divided into three stages or 'cycles': primary school, middle school (collège) high school .]]> 2017-06-22 15:00:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tiffany_dejesus1/jjeyfgwjzk3w/wish/177216867