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It was a story that had started weeks ago with the opening of the Advent calendar, and now, as she bit into the crisp chocolate of her morning treat, the story gently closed, wrapping the family in a warm, quiet peace that would last until the Galette des Rois arrived in the new year.

Centuries ago, on Christmas Eve, French families would set a table for the les pauvres et les oubliés (the poor and the forgotten). After midnight mass, they would leave food outside their doors. french christmas celebration part 2 new

Coastal fishing villages often feature floating light displays on boats, and Santa Claus ( Père Noël ) sometimes arrives at the docks by ship rather than a sleigh. The Epicurean Countdown: Evolving Holiday Menus It was a story that had started weeks

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"The Boulanger ," Pépé whispered, placing the baker near the stable. "He brings the bread for the travelers."