One of the most unusual and brightest nations in Europe is the French. Despite the accelerated pace of global integration, they, like no one else in the world, try to defend their identity, year after year following their customs and traditions. Of course, it is impossible to fully study the nation, but we will try to disclose the main national traditions of France - a country that is obligatory to visit .
- Eating in France is a ritual. The French are very serious about eating, or rather, eating. They unswervingly follow the table-cloth etiquette (which, by the way, was conscious of them), they like to serve food beautifully and tastefully, do not tolerate haste. By the way, dinner with the French is usually started at 20.00.
- Wine for lunch and dinner. One of the old traditions of France is to accompany lunch or dinner with a glass of excellent French wine. Without fail, the delicious local cheeses are offered to the drink. So, a bottle of excellent wine will be an excellent gift or even a souvenir if you do not know what to bring from France .
- Tea ceremonies. The traditions of tea drinking in France are rich and unshakeable. Despite the fact that the French are great coffee drinkers, they often drink tea, making the tea party a whole ceremony. Usually this is a small party, when guests gather after lunch from 16 to 19 hours, make tea in a large kettle and pour into volumetric mugs. Drinking a drink is accompanied by a leisurely conversation and eating cakes, poultry, cookies.
- Less English! The French are very fond of and respect their language and culture. Historically, over the course of more than one century, France and Britain have had many political and military disputes. Therefore, the people of France still do not listen enthusiastically to English speech. For help to the Frenchman it is better to address in French, albeit on a distorted one.
- Very polite people! The customs and traditions of France provide for adherence to a certain etiquette. The French are very polite and even gallant. At a meeting with friends at them it is accepted to exchange handshakes, embraces or even kisses in cheeks. To strangers, the inhabitants of France turn politely "madam", "mademoiselle" or "monsieur". The French always apologize everywhere, even if they are not guilty. To arrange street quarrels and "disassembly" they are not accepted.
- Holidays and traditions of France. The French, like any other nation, have many holidays. Many of them are not celebrated in some original way. For example, the traditions of the New Year in France coincide with
These in Europe: a family dinner, small gifts. Much more adults and children expect Christmas. On December 24 they have a dinner with a "reway" with traditional dishes, for example, turkey baked with chestnuts, foie gras, cheese, pie "log" and, of course, wine and champagne. On July 14, the French celebrate the Bastille Day, parades and fireworks are held. - April Fool's Day. The French, like us, celebrate Fool's Day. Among the interesting traditions of France stands out that instead of bantering on their back stick paper fish (Poisson d'avril).