The French celebrate the New Year, called la Saint-Sylvestre, with a special feast called le Rveillon de Saint-Sylvestre consisting of dishes like pancakes, foie gras, and champagne. In Paris, one of the famous New Year parades features thousands of performers marching through the streets and under the Eiffel Tower, entertaining large crowds. New Year celebrations across France also include fireworks displays in towns and villages, as well as opportunities to enjoy various cultural programs with family and friends while partying into the new year.

1. Joyeux Noel
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2. New Year Celebrations in
France
The French call New Year's Eve la Saint-
Sylvestre. On this day they host a
special New Year feast called le Rveillon
de Saint-Sylvestre which consists of
customary dishes like pancakes, foie
gras (flavored duck or goose) and
champagne. French believe this special
dinner brings prosperity to the house.

3. People greet each
other with greeting
cards, gifts and
goodies. It won't be
wrong to say that
New Year in France
is celebrated like
Christmas is by
Americans by
exchanging gifts
and feasting
around.

4. New Year Parade in Paris
One of the famous New Year
parades take place in Paris. It is not
to be missed 2-day festival.
Thousands of performers - singers,
dancers and entertainers steal the
show. The parade marches through
various streets. It mostly goes
through Chantilly on 31st December,
under the Eiffel Tower on January 1.

5. Elsewhere every
large town and
small village has
fireworks, from
Perpignan to
Antibes, from
northern France
to Marineland, has
a fabulous
celebration with
costumed
cabarets and its
own fireworks.

6. New Year
celebrations in
France means
partying hard
with near and
dear ones.
Various cultural
programs can
also be enjoyed
during the
French New
Year.

7. But wherever you are, I
wish you Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year!

8. je vous souhaite
une joyeuse
année!

9. Thank you for
your
attention!