What do French people do on Christmas day?

What Do People Do? Many people in France put up a Christmas tree, visit a special church service, eat an elaborate meal and open Christmas presents on Christmas Eve. However, special Christmas meals are also popular. Dishes may include: Rabbit terrine. Brouillade de truffes (omelet with truffles). read more

French Christmas Traditions. Christmas Eve; The fun of Christmas in France happens mostly in the build to Christmas Day, the highlight of the festive season being le Réveillon (Christmas Eve). read more

They eat a buche de Noël, or yule log. A buche de Noel is a a cake made to look like a log cut and ready for the fire. read more