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The days have been getting shorter, the nights longer and the wind bitter-er. Even as the winter solstice draws near, the coming months of cold and darkness make spring seem still an eternity away. Making it through winter is never easy, so how did people in the Middle Ages get by? Join Olivia and Aran as they look into how people not only survived but thrived the whole medieval winter through.For more on some of what we discuss, check out:A digitised version of the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry:https://arca.irht.cnrs.fr/iiif/4856/canvas/canvas-2045964/viewThe History of the Snowman by Bob Eckstein:https://archive.org/details/historyofsnowman00ecks/Anglo-Saxon poem The Menologium:https://oldenglishpoetry.camden.rutgers.edu/the-menologium/Recipes for pottage:https://historydollop.com/2017/01/27/two-peasanty-pottages/Nutrition and the Early Medieval Diet by Kathy L Pearsonhttps://www.jstor.org/stable/2865862Join the official WMG Discord server!! https://discord.gg/txp5E5RdMusic used in this episode is a public domain recording of the medieval French Christmas carol "Nowell, nowell Dieu vous garde," available here: https://archive.org/details/lp_nowel-nowel-english-medieval-carols-and_richard-hickox-member-of-the-richard-hicko/disc1/02.07.+Nowell%2C+nowell+Dieu+vous+garde+(Carol).mp3

On this episode of PARENTALITÉ, we meet Joelle Benoliel, an American mom living in the heart of Paris. She is a communications coach and talks with Rachelle Chapman and ARBL Murray about navigating the cultural differences between French and American lifestyles. We talk about old French Christmas traditions, Hanukah, and French holiday cinema.  Episode Notes and Recommendations: Films: Santa Claus is a Stinker (Le père Noël est une ordure) 1982 AND it's American remake Mixed Nuts! FOR ADULTS French Fried Vacation 2: The Bronzes go Skiing (Les Bronzés font du ski) 1979! FOR ADULTS Santa & Cie (2017) FOR KIDS   Paris Playgrounds for meeting up with parents and other kids - Jardin Villemin & Jardin Nelson Mandela In The News:  Anne Hidalgo announced an "urban forest" planting scheme for the Place de l'Hotel de Ville Paris & IDF Holiday Lists: Ice Skating at les Grand Palais  Holiday Markets: Tuileries,. Vincennes, Chantilly  

What's the 411? Episode 411 that is! This week Em is bringing the Christmas creepiness with the tale of Hans Trapp. If you thought Krampus was scary, wait until you hear about this French Christmas character! Then Christine brings us to Cedar Rapids, Iowa for the not so cold case of Michelle Martinko. And who else agrees A Christmas Carol would be much better with Tiny Tim Soprano? …and that's why we drink! The Pour Decisions Tour is going back on the road this Spring! Like a Lady in White, we'll be popping up everywhere - from Seattle to Boston. Grab your tickets today at https://www.andthatswhywedrink.com/live ! For ways to order our new book: A Haunted Road Atlas: Next Stop visit https://bit.ly/hranextstop ______________________ Save on the perfect gift by visiting http://auraframes.com to get $35-off Aura's best-selling CarverMat frames by using promo code DRINK at checkout. Enjoy the holidays while keeping your financial goals on track with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at http://chime.com/DRINK . Chime. Feels like progress. Banking services and debit card provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or StrideBank, N.A.; Members FDIC. SpotMe eligibility requirements and overdraft limits apply. Direct deposit timing depends on submission of payment file. Boosts are available to eligible Chime members enrolled in SpotMe® and are subject to monthly limits. Fees apply at out-of-network ATMs and for OTC withdrawals. DraftKings is offering a warm welcome to new players with $100 INSTANTLY IN CASINO CREDITS with just a $10 wager. Plus, EVERYONE can get in on the action with a holiday reward every week! So, sign up with code ATWWD because the holiday cheer is here! Only on DraftKings Casino. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit CCPG.org. Please play responsibly. 21+. Physically present in Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia only. Void in Ontario. Eligibility restrictions apply. New customers only. Opt-in required. Casino Credits are non-withdrawable and expire in 168 hours. Terms at http://casino.draftkings.com/promos . SimpliSafe is extending its massive Black Friday deal for our listeners. This week only, you can get 50% off any new system with a select professional monitoring plan. This is your last chance to claim their best offer of the year! Head to http://simplisafe.com/drink. There's no safe like SimpliSafe® Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to http://rocketmoney.com/drink today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the 411? Episode 411 that is! This week Em is bringing the Christmas creepiness with the tale of Hans Trapp. If you thought Krampus was scary, wait until you hear about this French Christmas character! Then Christine brings us to Cedar Rapids, Iowa for the not so cold case of Michelle Martinko. And who else agrees A Christmas Carol would be much better with Tiny Tim Soprano? …and that's why we drink! The Pour Decisions Tour is going back on the road this Spring! Like a Lady in White, we'll be popping up everywhere - from Seattle to Boston. Grab your tickets today at https://www.andthatswhywedrink.com/live ! For ways to order our new book: A Haunted Road Atlas: Next Stop visit https://bit.ly/hranextstop ______________________ Save on the perfect gift by visiting http://auraframes.com to get $35-off Aura's best-selling CarverMat frames by using promo code DRINK at checkout. Enjoy the holidays while keeping your financial goals on track with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at http://chime.com/DRINK . Chime. Feels like progress. Banking services and debit card provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or StrideBank, N.A.; Members FDIC. SpotMe eligibility requirements and overdraft limits apply. Direct deposit timing depends on submission of payment file. Boosts are available to eligible Chime members enrolled in SpotMe® and are subject to monthly limits. Fees apply at out-of-network ATMs and for OTC withdrawals. DraftKings is offering a warm welcome to new players with $100 INSTANTLY IN CASINO CREDITS with just a $10 wager. Plus, EVERYONE can get in on the action with a holiday reward every week! So, sign up with code ATWWD because the holiday cheer is here! Only on DraftKings Casino. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit CCPG.org. Please play responsibly. 21+. Physically present in Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia only. Void in Ontario. Eligibility restrictions apply. New customers only. Opt-in required. Casino Credits are non-withdrawable and expire in 168 hours. Terms at http://casino.draftkings.com/promos . SimpliSafe is extending its massive Black Friday deal for our listeners. This week only, you can get 50% off any new system with a select professional monitoring plan. This is your last chance to claim their best offer of the year! Head to http://simplisafe.com/drink. There's no safe like SimpliSafe® Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to http://rocketmoney.com/drink today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behind Door 16 we have some seasonal shark nonsense from Jaws: The Revenge and the little seen but very entertaining Deadly Games (1989), a French Christmas horror that possibly inspired Home Alone

Bûche de Noël: A Delicious Slice of French Christmas Tradition The Bûche de Noël, or yule log cake, is a dessert steeped in history, tradition, and festive charm. In this episode, we unravel the story behind this iconic French Christmas treat, tracing its journey from a rustic hearthside ritual to the elegant centerpiece of holiday tables around the world. Discover how the humble wooden yule log inspired one of the most cherished creations in French pâtisserie, blending culinary artistry with seasonal symbolism. We'll delve into the fascinating origins of the Bûche de Noël, exploring its possible invention in 19th-century Parisian or Lyonnais kitchens, and uncover the debate surrounding its true creator. Along the way, you'll hear about the first written recipes for the edible log and how celebrated chefs like Félix Bonnat and Pierre Lacam contributed to its rise in popularity. With anecdotes about the evolution of its flavors and decorations, we'll celebrate the enduring appeal of this dessert. From the delicate génoise sponge rolled with buttercream to the intricate marzipan mushrooms and snow-like dusting of icing sugar, the Bûche de Noël is as much a visual masterpiece as it is a culinary delight. We'll dive into the meticulous techniques used to craft this festive cake and explore the creative twists modern pâtissiers have added to its design and flavor over the years. Whether you're a lover of French desserts, a curious foodie, or simply looking to add a touch of French tradition to your holiday celebrations, this episode offers a sweet and captivating journey into the heart of Christmas in France. Join us as we celebrate the Bûche de Noël—a dessert that brings history, artistry, and a little festive magic to the table. Looking to deepen your culinary journey beyond the podcast? Andrew's latest book, Paris: A Fabulous Food Guide to the World's Most Delicious City, is your passport to gastronomic delights in the City of Lights. Packed with recommendations for boulangeries, patisseries, wine bars, and more, this guide ensures you savor the best of Parisian cuisine. Find Andrew's book Paris: A Fabulous Food Guide to the World's Most Delicious City and explore more at www.andrewpriorfabulously.com For a signed and gift-packaged copy of the book, visit https://www.andrewpriorfabulously.com/book-paris-a-food-guide-to-the-worlds-most-delicious-city  Also available on Amazon and Kindle. For those craving an immersive French food experience, join Andrew in Montmorillon for a hands-on cooking adventure. Stay in his charming townhouse and partake in culinary delights straight from the heart of France. Experience French culinary delights firsthand with Andrew's Vienne residencies. Visit https://www.andrewpriorfabulously.com/come-stay-with-me-vienne-residency for more information. Connect with Andrew on Instagram @andrewpriorfabulously or via email contact@andrewpriorfabulously.com for a chance to be featured on the podcast or his blog. You can also sign up for the substack newsletter and get more fabulous French food content and France travel tips as well as updates on life in France. https://fabulouslydelicious.substack.com/ Tune in to Fabulously Delicious on the Evergreen Podcast Network for more tantalizing tales of French gastronomy. Remember, whatever you do, do it Fabulously! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unwrapping the Advent Calendar: A French Christmas Tradition Christmas in France is a time of magic, tradition, and indulgence, and it all begins with the advent calendar. In this episode of Fabulously Delicious, The French Food Podcast, we delve into the fascinating history of advent calendars, from their humble beginnings in 19th-century Germany to their rise as a staple of French holiday celebrations. Discover how this cherished custom has evolved into a global phenomenon, with the French adding their signature touch of culinary elegance along the way. We'll explore the origins of advent, the Latin meaning of the word, and how early traditions like candle lighting and biblical storytelling gave birth to the idea of counting down the days to Christmas with a daily surprise. Learn how a German publisher revolutionized the advent calendar in 1908 and how the French took it to the next level with their invention of the chocolate-filled calendar in 1958. Advent in France is more than just calendars—it's a time of regional celebrations and vibrant festivals. From the parades and fireworks of Saint Nicholas Day in the north to the breathtaking Fête des Lumières in Lyon and the dazzling lights of the Champs-Élysées in Paris, we'll uncover how advent brings communities together across France. And, of course, we'll take a look at how French advent calendars have expanded beyond chocolate to include wine, macarons, charcuterie, and even craft beer! Whether you're a long-time lover of French food or simply curious about holiday traditions, this episode will inspire you to add a touch of French festivity to your holiday season. So, grab a cup of tea, hot chocolate, or mulled wine, and join us as we unwrap the story behind advent calendars and kick off a month-long celebration of French Christmas traditions! Looking to deepen your culinary journey beyond the podcast? Andrew's latest book, Paris: A Fabulous Food Guide to the World's Most Delicious City, is your passport to gastronomic delights in the City of Lights. Packed with recommendations for boulangeries, patisseries, wine bars, and more, this guide ensures you savor the best of Parisian cuisine. Find Andrew's book Paris: A Fabulous Food Guide to the World's Most Delicious City and explore more at www.andrewpriorfabulously.com For a signed and gift-packaged copy of the book, visit https://www.andrewpriorfabulously.com/book-paris-a-food-guide-to-the-worlds-most-delicious-city  Also available on Amazon and Kindle. For those craving an immersive French food experience, join Andrew in Montmorillon for a hands-on cooking adventure. Stay in his charming townhouse and partake in culinary delights straight from the heart of France. Experience French culinary delights firsthand with Andrew's Vienne residencies. Visit https://www.andrewpriorfabulously.com/come-stay-with-me-vienne-residency for more information. Connect with Andrew on Instagram @andrewpriorfabulously or via email contact@andrewpriorfabulously.com for a chance to be featured on the podcast or his blog. You can also sign up for the substack newsletter and get more fabulous French food content and France travel tips as well as updates on life in France. https://fabulouslydelicious.substack.com/ Tune in to Fabulously Delicious on the Evergreen Podcast Network for more tantalizing tales of French gastronomy. Remember, whatever you do, do it Fabulously! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

France has been plunged into crisis this week. As widely expected the French government has fallen along with Prime Minister Michel Barnier after they lost a no-confidence vote on Wednesday evening.What happens next? Can the under-pressure President Emmanuel Macron steady the ship or will he jump, as many are calling for. We get all the latest news and analysis on the political chaos.Elsewhere this week we explain new rules around holiday property rentals in France, we try and understand why advent calendars have become controversial in French schools and look at whether France and the UK are heading for a border showdown.And we also spell out why you should visit French Christmas markets on an empty stomach.Host Ben McPartland is joined as usual will be the team from The Local France, Emma Pearson, Gen Mansfield and John Lichfield. Extra readingOPINION: Macron will move swiftly, but can the new PM succeed where Barnier failed?Why is Christmas 'secular' in France?France introduces strict new laws on renting out holiday homes10 food and drink treats to sample at French Christmas marketsUK can no longer 'sub-contract' Channel border security to France, says interior minister Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Holidays from Bloodhaus! Today Josh and Drusilla are joined by Freaky and It's a Wonderful Knife writer Michael Kennedy to discuss the fever dream French Christmas film Deadly Games aka a lot of things. From wiki: “3615 code Père Noël ([tʁɑ̃t.sis kɛ̃z kɔd pɛʁ nɔ.ɛl], "3615 code Father Christmas", referring to a Minitel dialing number; also known as Deadly Games, Dial Code Santa Claus, Game Over, and Hide and Freak) is a 1989 French horror thriller film written and directed by René Manzor.[1][2] It is noted for its similarities to the 1990 American film Home Alone,[3] the makers of which Manzor once threatened with legal action on the grounds of plagiarism,[4] alleging that they had "remade my movie."[5]Also: Courtney Cox's Candles, David Arquette, the best holiday horror, Black Christmas (1974), The Problem with the word “camp”, Krampus, Gremlins, Silent Night Deadly Night, Christmas Evil, Jack Frost, Home Alone 2, Love Has Won, MGM musicals on Criterion, Hide and Go Shriek, Story Pirates, cinema du look, Minitel, Don't Look Now, Ben Franklin, Santa Claus, and more. NEXT WEEK: Psycho (1960)Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BloodhausPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/Email: bloodhauspod@gmail.comDrusilla's art: https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/Drusilla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydesister/Drusilla's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/drew_phillips/Joshua's website: https://www.joshuaconkel.com/Joshua's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/joshuaconkel.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/Joshua's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/joshuaconkel

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Let's talk about "A Very French Christmas" collection from New Vassel Press. ✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to see us cover? Join our Patreon to pick our reads.

In a special Christmas episode Andy takes up the editing reins for a change and guides Saint Nicholas's festive sleigh as he and AJ celebrate Secret Army and this podcast with a little help from Albert, Monique, Natalie. Max and a group of Belgian orphans. As well as reflecting on what they have learned through collaborating and creating together, there's also a fiendish quiz and some entirely reliable Belgian Christmas facts.   There's also a tale of a French Christmas past from AJ and a snowy Swedish train journey fromAndy. All this and a Secret Army Christmas song that is much less lost than was thought.  We wish you all a very happy holiday season! Down the Line will return on 6 January 2024. Next Time: Lost Sheep

Dive into the magic of French Christmas with Père Noël & the Wooden Shoes. Uncover the heartwarming legend of a cobbler's gift to Père Noël and explore the delightful tradition of the 13 desserts of Provence. Experience the charm and warmth of France's festive customs in this special Christmas Eve episode. Listen now for a journey filled with holiday spirit and enchanting stories. #FrenchChristmas #HolidayTraditions" Table of Contents for this Episode The Legend of Père Noël and the Wooden Shoes The origins of the story Les 13 Desserts de Provence Copyright More episodes about Christmas in France

Joyeux Noel and Bonne année!Currently I am sending you wishes for a gorgeous Chrissy from my home in the Aussie bush surrounded by the sounds of kookaburras in summer, with kangaroos joining us for our morning coffee and returning for apéro in the late arvo! A far cry from last year when I was in France on my wonderful Noël roadtrip through the French alps and the Alsace region. I have a number of tips for travelling in the type of weather that can be expected in France in December as it is winter! This is the time of mulled wine, big coats, warm open fires and rugging up with fabulously filling French comfort food! Tune in to hear Loulabelle's top 5 tips for travelling during the Christmassy period in mountainous France. Really practical advice about what to pack or leave behind. I'll also take you through a number of divine villages I either stayed in or visited briefly in the Beaujolais and Alsace regions in the lead up to  Noël as well as the excitement of Christmas in Paris!**Louise Prichard is the host of the Loulabelle's FrancoFiles podcast.**Other Loulabelle's links:FrancoFile Fix on YouTubeLoulabelle's FrancoFiles Spotify Playlist Loulabelle's FrancoFiles InstagramLoulabelle's FrancoFiles website

This sermon reflects on the need for hope in a weary world, as described through a French Christmas carol, possibly "O Holy Night" (referred to by its French title "Cantique de Noël") and Psalm 36 from the Bible. The narrative mentions a historical account of soldiers singing Christmas carols during a Christmas Eve truce in World War I, illustrating the powerful effect of hope and the song's lyrics. The sermon addresses individuals who feel weary and seek hope, pointing them to God's Word for comfort and inspiration. It delves into Psalm 36, discussing the darkness of a world marred by sin but also highlighting the steadfast love, faithfulness, and righteousness of God. The preacher emphasizes that the hope of Christmas shines brighter against the backdrop of hopelessness and that real hope comes through Jesus Christ, the light of the world.

Ronald Labelle talks about the love that Acadians had at this time of year, of traditional French Christmas music.

From oysters to snails to the Provence tradition of 13 desserts, this week on French Connections we take a look at the classic French Christmas meal. Traditionally held on Christmas Eve, it is often a festive, family affair. We also discuss how best to keep family discussions around the dinner table from getting too heated.

A strange phenomenon has hit rural France. Many of the Villages have found their name signs upside-down. We explain. Also, we run through some of the strangest French Christmas Customs.

Yuletide greetings to all! We're back in national tredge territory for our first Christmas special of the year, as we welcome Dawn French to the Dream Restaurant.Dawn French's new book ‘The Twat Files' is out now, published by Penguin. Buy it here. Follow Dawn on Instagram @dawnrfrench and Twitter @Dawn_French Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wondering what's on the menu for a French Christmas? This episode covers all the classic French holiday foods.

3 hours of Christmas Classics and Carols to put you in the mood for Christmas. This episode is perfect to play on Christmas Eve on December 24, 3 hours before midnight. These classics are also mixed with French Christmas carols. Don't forget to subscribe, like and share with all your friends on social media. Made with Love Merry Christmas Dj SamD 

Today Kirsten is joined by Monique Hale to talk about French Christmas traditions! Of course, they are all so charming....AND the holiday fun in France even continues into January!  Joyeux Noel from us all at Sharing Her Journey~   ______________________________ **Grab your ticket NOW for the upcoming Enneagram workshop HERE If you enjoyed the podcast we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review HERE Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART.    Find KIRSTEN on each episode, with Interior Design tips the fourth week of each month. Follow her over HERE    Find JEN's episodes here the first of every month talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE    Find GINA's episodes the second week of each month talking all about using the Enneagram as a tool in relationships, healing from breakups, and more. Find her HERE   Find MONIQUE the third week of each month recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE

It's another jam-packed episode on Talking France featuring the aftermath of the World Cup final including why French president Emmanuel Macron was accused of being “offside”.Article: ‘Offside'?: Macron's World Cup final support divides opinionWe tell you how your finances could change in France now that the budget has finally passed and introduce you to the World's richest man - yep he's a Frenchman and we'll also hear about a Frenchwoman who is perhaps the most stereotypical Parisian ever on TV.Did you know that France has 12 different time zones? - We explain why.Article: 'Confetti of an empire': France's overseas territories explainedAnd of course it's Christmas and in France that means rows about religion, sea food banquets and only one day off.Article: What does laicité (secularism) really mean in France?And to help you digest all this new information we'll end the episode in good Gallic spirits - stay tuned to the end to find out what I'm talking about.Article: Gallic spirits: 17 of the best French digestifs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joyeux Noël Fright School! We're being very French on today's episode. First we catch up on the week! Joshua and Joe popped up on the GEEKSCAPE 3rd Annual Holiday Livestream Spectacular. We chat about HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, Vampira's 100th birthday, and Tik Tok dancer Brian Esperon. This week, we are continuing our Santa themed holiday horror with 1989's DEADLY GAMES aka 3615 CODE PèRE NOËL aka DIAL CODE SANTA CLAUS aka HIDE AND FREAK aka THE MOVIE HOME ALONE MAY HAVE RIPPED OFF. We discuss French Christmas traditions, learn about Minitel, and Joshua makes a confused French Revolution metaphor. 

It's hard to go anywhere this time of the year without hearing Christmas music. They really help set the mood for the holidays, which I love. The melodies of many of the traditional Christmas carols are fixed in our minds because we've heard them for years and years. But often the words are not. Who can remember the 3rd verse of “Silent Night,” for example? The lyrics of the really good Christmas carols have a relationship component to them worth considering this time of year. I'm going to talk about one of these carols in today's episode. But before we get into all this, here's a word from my favorite Christmas Carol, our executive producer, Carol Steward. Welcome to You Were Made for This If you find yourself wanting more from your relationships, you've come to the right place. Here you'll discover practical principles you can use to experience the life-giving relationships you were made for. Your host, John Certalic, is an award-winning author and relationship coach, here to help you find more joy in the relationships God designed for you. To access all past and future episodes, go to the bottom of this page, enter your name and email address, then click on the follow or subscribe button. The episodes are organized chronologically and are also searchable by topics, categories, and keywords. Angels We Have Heard on High I have been hearing “Angels We Have Heard on High” as a Christmas Carol ever since I was a kid. I bet the same is true for you, too. It is an easily recognizable tune, mainly because of its chorus, “Gloria In Excelsis Deo” which is Latin for Glory to God in the Highest. Because the melody is so familiar and catchy, the lyrics, except for the first few lines, are something I've never thought much about. Until just recently. This “Angels We Have Heard on High” Christmas Carol has an interesting history, going back to the second century, and an even more interesting meaning for celebrating the Christmas season here in 2022. I'll get into all this in just a moment, but first I'll play the melody and recite the lyrics. Try to focus on the words and their meaning. [Play the melody of “Angels We Have Heard on High”] Lyrics to “Angels We Have Heard on High” [Verse 1] Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o'er the plains And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains [Chorus] Gloria In Excelsis Deo Gloria In Excelsis Deo [Verse 2] Shepherds why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? Say what may the tidings be Which inspire your heavenly song? [Chorus] Gloria In Excelsis Deo Gloria In Excelsis Deo [Verse 3] Come to Bethlehem and see Him Whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the newborn King [Chorus] Gloria In Excelsis Deo Gloria In Excelsis Deo [Verse 4] See within in a manger laid Jesus Lord of heav'n and earth Mary, Joseph lend your aid With us sing our Savior's birth The back story to this Christmas Carol “Angels We Have Heard On High,” is a traditional French Christmas carol, previously known as “The Angels in Our Countryside.” It tells the story of angels announcing to local shepherds the good news of the birth of Jesus. Though the source of the song is unknown, it is believed to have originated in 18th-century France. The song was first translated into English in 1860 by James Chadwick, a Roman Catholic bishop. Just as the origin of the words to this French song is unknown, so also is the melody. Since it was common for lyrics to be written for existing tunes, it is possible that the melody is even older than the words. Gloria in Excelsis Deo The refrain in this Christmas carol, “Gloria in Excelsis Deo,” (Latin for "Glory to God in the Highest”) has an interesting background. The phrase is first found in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 2, verse 14, when a vast host of angels suddenly appear to the shepherds, praising God. Centuries ago in the hills of southern France, tradition has it that shepherds had a Christmas Eve custom of calling to one another, each from their own hillside, singing “Gloria in Excelsis Deo.” Verses 1 and 2 in Angels We Have Heard on High” reference this when they speak of the “mountains” (i.e., the shepherds on the mountains) replying to the angels in joyous heavenly song. The phrase “Gloria in Excelsis Deo.” played an important part in worship at church masses dating back to 130 A.D. During this time period, one of the early Roman Catholic popes, Pope Telesphorus, issued a decree that on Christmas Day all churches should have special evening services. He also ordered that at these masses, after the reading of certain Scripture or the conclusion of specific prayers, the congregation should always sing the words “Gloria in Excelsis Deo.” Historical church documents reveal that monks carried this executive order throughout the land and that by the third century it was a practice used by most churches at Christmas services. Sources https://genius.com/Christmas-songs-angels-we-have-heard-on-high-lyrics https://www.celebratingholidays.com/?page_id=10563 https://faithgateway.com/blogs/christian-books/angels-we-have-heard-on-high So, what does “Angels We Have Heard of High” mean for you? This Christmas carol stands in sharp contrast to all the things we add to the original meaning of Christmas. The presents, the activities, the gathering of families together. All these are fine, but they have nothing to do with Jesus is the reason for the season. “Angels We Have Heard on High” is largely a song to celebrate the invitation God extends to all of us, you and me included, to come and see who Jesus is. It's to celebrate the generous love of God to give us this greatest gift ever. It's also an encouragement to accept this wonderful invitation. As the angels said to the shepherds, just come and see. Come and see. And that's what “Angels We Have Heard on High” means for us this Christmas season in 2022 and every year. Here's the main takeaway I hope you remember from today's episode A Christmas carol like “Angels We Have Heard on High” invites you and me into a relationship with Jesus, just as it did for the shepherds in the song. It's an invitation for us to either accept or reject. Relationship question of the month for December What joyful memory of Christmas do you have? What is a tradition or event stands out for you when you think about this holiday? Just go to JohnCertalic.com/question to record your answer using your phone or computer. With your answer, please include your name and where you're from. It's that simple. If you'd rather give a written answer, just enter it in the Leave a Comment box at the bottom of the show notes. I'll need your response by 5 pm Central time on December 12, 2022. Again, head over to JohnCertalic.com/question and leave a message. I'll pick several responses to air on our episode before Christmas. Closing In closing, I encourage you can take a few minutes to look past the distractions that seep into the Christmas season. I hope you take to reflect on its real meaning so that you can give glory to God in the highest as the shepherds on those French hillsides did so many years ago. I so often close each episode by encouraging you to spread a little relational sunshine around the people you meet and to spark some joy for them. But for this month, I want to encourage you to be on the lookout for the sunshine God is shining into your life. Expect true Christmas joy to show up on your relational doorstep to surprise you by filling your heart. And I'll end with one last round of “Angels We Have Heard on High.” Merry Christmas and God bless us everyone! Other episodes or resources related to today's show 133: Relationships - The Back Story to the Christmas Story 021: The Most Important Relationship of All Last week's episode 186: Thankful for Life After Death https://www.johncertalic.com/podcast/thankful-for-life-after-death/ The place to access all past and future episodes JohnCertalic.com Our Sponsor You Were Made for This is sponsored by Caring for Others, a missionary care ministry. The generosity of people like you supports our ministry. 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episode 145 Christmas in France Christmas Around the World Mini Series, Ep 03 Introduction Welcome to the first episode of the Christmas Around the World mini-series. The idea for this series came from the crowdsourced post Christmas Desserts Around the World. After a couple dozen listeners shared the nostalgic, traditional desserts from the Christmases of their childhood, I found I wanted to learn more about the unique ways Christmas is celebrated in various cultures around the world. This year, 5 guests agreed to come on for a mini episode about their experience - Mai from Palestine, Kate from South Africa, Claire Marie from France, Mar from the Alicante region of Spain, and Alexandra from Norway.  Today, I'm welcoming former guest Claire Marie back to the podcast. Claire Marie is raising 3 boys with her Irish husband in Ireland. However, Claire Marie is French and today she's sharing her very special memories of celebrating Christmases in the French Countryside as a very large, very Catholic, and not very wealthy family of 10. In addition to their private Christmas traditions, Claire Marie shares about the massive Christmas dinners in her grandmother's home, where she would visit with over 100 cousins – and where she watched her grandmother make a very special chocolate chesnut cake. This is an utterly delightful and charming episode full of smiles and great memories and some wisdom as well. Thanks for tuning in and Merry Christmas - Joyeux Noël! Highlights Long dark days and the magic of Christmas WHY? No Santa (Le Père Noël, in French) and very few presents Christmas in a large Catholic family Midnight mass Feasts! Christmas Eve Dinner, the traditional Christmas meal, and different desserts Shoes under the Christmas tree Celebrating with over 100 first cousins! Peeling chesnuts at her grandmother's beautiful wooden dining table for Chocolate Chesnut Cake Christmas in French households vs. Irish households (where Claire is raising her family) Provence – the Christmas town scene with Santons characters Claire's approach to the Advent calendar Christmas Day: “It's the contrary of running everywhere and doing all the things” Listen Now Also listen on:   APPLE   GOOGLE   SPOTIFY   EMAIL How To Contact Claire Marie Instagram:  @clairemariecuisine Related Posts Tales from the French Countryside with Claire Marie Christmas Desserts Around the World About The Storied Recipe Podcast How To Listen to The Storied Recipe Podcast Partial Transcript Becky So if people have listened to your original episode, which I'm going to link to in the show notes, in case they haven't because it's delightful, it's delightful. Claire Marie Thanks in a while. Becky Uhm, remind everyone what region of France you grew up in?. Claire Marie So I moved a lot, but I always say I from the Loire Valley, so it's not necessarily the place most people know, like the South of France, but it's definitely a place people should know about. It's also the Valley of the Kings and every time I go back there's more to see that I haven't had time to see. It so very very French. Like in really, the sense of France is there. And so that's just the Loire Valley. It's kind of in the middle... France is is big but not as big as the US, but big enough for a European country. And so yeah, people don't necessarily know where. Becky It is, and it's one of the most picturesque, picturesque parts of France? Claire Marie Oh yes. Yeah, and it has the perfect climate or weather. And yeah, like it's cold in the winter, but it's warm in the summer and you always have like a nice fresh air. It's really really nice and I do love going back every summer. Becky So, paint us a picture. You said the weather was cold - it would be maybe snow? Paint us a picture of what it was like in December or at Christmas time in the Loire...

As Long As There's Christmashttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIhb4O3gxRE

It's Christmas in July, and this episode is our gift to you! Corie, Sarah, and special guest Ashley discuss French Christmas, hedging your bets on believing in Santa, and whether or not Home Alone owes a debt to this 1989 holiday slasher. Miss this episode and you'll end up on the naughty list!

Will Bran be able to handle a French Christmas movie with only subtitles? Let's find out! Watch the movie here: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/a-christmas-tale

In this episode we sight read French Christmas songs from the time of Louis XIV. We discuss stories from his private life with our guest, tenor Christopher Wattam. #insightreadingenlightenment #tenor #opera #flute #cembalo #baroque #baroquemusic #podcast #earlymusicpodcast #charpentier #messedininuit #darinaablogina #sebastienmitra #darinaabloginapodcast #merrychristmas --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insight-reading/message

France has a variety of unique and interesting Christmas traditions. Some are unique to France, while others are borrowed or adapted from other cultures. They all have unique meanings. Learning about them helps you learn more about your French ancestors. Here are some of the most popular French Christmas traditions. Podcast Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/french-christmas-traditions/  Genealogy Clips Podcast https://genealogyclips.com Historical Postcard Giveaway https://ancestralfindings.com/postcard-giveaway/ Free Genealogy eBooks https://ancestralstuff.com Hard To Find Surnames https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings Support Ancestral Findings https://ancestralfindings.com/donation #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

You know the drill….. the Irish Christmas involves visits from Santy, board games with the family, the 12 pubs, the race to catch up with as many people as you possibly know over Christmas week (not this year we know!). Then there's midnight mass, plunges in the baltic sea and enough food to eat until your side hurts. Mince pies, Christmas puddings, Turkeys, Ham, Spiced Beef and roast potatoes cooked in goose fat are just some of the delicacies you'll find on the Irish Christmas table. But what about festivities around the world and what is a traditional fayre in other countries? From Bethlehem to Burgundy, we speak to a host of international people who have an Irish connection, to tell us about the celebrations in their own country and more importantly what is for dinner? ‘Cause we are always hungry!Thank you to Takashi Miyazaki of Ichigo Ichie, who told us about Christmas in Japan, and gave us the most unexpected answer ever! Pascal Rossignol of Le Caveau Wines who told us about a traditional French Christmas in his home town of Burgundy. George Khan, from Bethlehem, the Palestinian city and birth place of Jesus who celebrate with a massive Christmas tree in the town square. Chef Norza of Malay Kitchen on a typical Malaysian Christmas and Luke Hickson on the twelve Polish dishes of Christmas eve in particular Śledzie, the Polish pickled herring delight. This has been a mouth watering journey around the world, and we hope you enjoy listening to these traditions and voices of our international Irish community. Have a wonderful Christmas everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back in France for a unique Christmas Folktale.  Père Fouettard or "Father Whipper" is an  interesting sidekick to Old St. Nick.  From his humble beginnings as a cannibalistic butcher/innkeeper to his redemption as Santa's enforcer.  If you've been naughty this year you may get more than coal as punishment!We love to hear from our listeners!  Tell us what myths/lore/legends/paranormal/folktales/fables/fairy tales you would like to hear covered on the show.  Want to be a guest?  Let us know by connecting with us:mavensofmisdeeds@gmail.comTwitter:  @mavensmisdeedshttps://www.facebook.com/MavensofMisdeeds/https://www.instagram.com/mavensofmisdeeds/https://www.mavensofmisdeeds.com/Check out our website for source info and more!

We're coming up on the holidays, and we'll be spending ours in France this year! We chat a bit about French Christmas customs before diving into the main topic: Asian women dating white men and what that means in society. Why is it that most of the time the woman is Asian, not the man? Do Asians do it to 'date up'? And where does that leave Asian guys? #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on Instagram. You can also email me at annanwildman@gmail.com. We'll answer it on the next episode! MY SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: @annawildmanTweet at me: @wildmannaEmail us: nobullsnailmail@gmail.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/annawildman Intro/outro music by earthchain: soundcloud.com/earthchain Show Notes:  Article mentioned: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/kellie-chauvin-history-asian-women-being-told-whom-they-should-n1231600 Tendril: https://www.tendrilkitchen.co.uk/

Ian McMillan's guests, John Hegley, Carol Ann Duffy, Kathryn Williams, and Jay Rayner join our virtual audience in a literary Christmas dinner - revelling in the poetry, prose and linguistic satisfaction of Christmas food, in lyrics, recipes and in poetry. John Hegley gives us the taste of a French Christmas and of thick skinned roast potatoes, Kathryn Williams and Carol Ann Duffy present brand new Christmas songs from their new album 'Midnight Chorus', Jay Rayner gives us Yule commandments (including the advice that gravy solves everything, and more controversially 'don't serve Christmas pudding'). Ian McMillan channels the New York poet Frank O'Hara to write a special Christmas poem (featuring tangerines and the mystic Julian of Norwich). As usual, Radio 3's cabaret of the word is stuffed full of language play. Come and warm your hands at The Verb's fire – the words are sparkling!

Happy holidays everyone, and welcome to the first of our two Christmas-themed horror episodes! This week we're taking a look at the French Christmas horror Shudder Original THE ADVENT CALENDAR (2021)! In our First Chop, Tim finds THE VISITOR (1979) and enters the blind man's house in search of DON'T BREATHE 2 (2021)! Brian takes a walk down AUTUMN ROAD and talks about a new Friday the 13th fan film, ROSE BLOOD! In THE ADVENT CALENDAR, a young woman is gifted a mysterious Advent calendar by a friend, but soon realizes each door holds a real-world consequence. Find out what we thought of this spooky holiday tale and much, much more in the latest episode of CIVIL GORE! You can check out ROSE BLOOD free on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eur2eRSmUz0

Holiday Horrors returns for 2021!   John Hudson, Troy Guinn and I discuss the amazing French Christmas film DIAL CODE SANTA CLAUS (1989). Although we had never even heard of this movie until Vinegar Syndrome released it on disc last year it has become a fast favorite for all three of us. It's an amalgam of horror, action and coming of age stories that manages to hit nearly every emotional beat that it targets. On Christmas Eve, ten-year-old Thomas is determined to get evidence of Santa's existence so he sets up his high-tech equipment to videotape him on his rounds. Unfortunately, the lad has accidentally gained the attention of a crazed man who dresses himself as the jolly old elf and makes the little boy the object of his homicidal curiosity. With his mother working late it is up to Thomas alone to protect his aged grandfather and stop the deadly St. Nick from killing all through the house. Who will survive? Simultaneously beautiful to look at and tensely suspenseful DIAL CODE SANTA CLAUS is a worthy addition to the list of scary stories centered around the year end holidays. Filled with Christmas atmosphere and luminous visuals it checks all the boxes for candy colored feel-good sentiment but then drops its likable characters into a vicious home invasion scenario. The killer Santa's motivations are never revealed which makes his actions all the more terrifying and unpredictable. And although this film plays out a story similar to 1990's HOME ALONE, there are real consequences to violence in this movie and truly deadly stakes if Thomas fails to defeat his nearly silent adversary.   We talk about the film's production taking note of the combination of real locations and elaborate stage work. The director's ability to seamlessly meld the real and unreal allows the film to achieve some surprising moments and it's not a shock to learn he went on to do high quality work in Hollywood. We have a good time discussing this great little movie with only a few short tangents about illegal VHS tape dubbing along the way. Oh! And at one point we are interrupted by a stack of my new Blu-Rays tumbling over into my chair. Sorry. I've been too busy to put them away.   The show winds down with an email from a fan of the show and a text from another co-host. They're trying to wear me down, folks! If you have any comments or suggestions thebloodypit@gmail.com is the address. Thank you for listening! 

Christmas and food are two of my favorite things. So when Christmas day fast approaches I start thinking about cooking up a feast for friends and family like many of us do. Around the world many countries, cultures, and religions have their own traditions when it comes to this time of the year but what are France's food traditions at Christmas time. To help us find out we talk with Camille Chevalier-Karfis the founder of French today. Along with teaching us a few words in French Camille will also let us know how the French celebrate this time of the year through food of course. Fabulously Delicious is all about French food and French cuisine the people that make it, cook it, taste it, write about it, photograph it, and love it. We chat with Francofoodies here in France and around the world. You can check out more information about me and my food journey from MasterChef to France at Andrew Prior Fabulously my website and blog via the link below. Here you will find some delicious recipes from my YouTube channel Cooking Fabulously. https://www.andrewpriorfabulously.com https://www.youtube.com/andrewpriorDon't forget to follow my food and French life journey on Instagram @andrewpriorfabulouslyAnd if you'd like to support Fabulously Delicious and help to create more delicious episodes you can buy me a croissant via the link below. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/andrewpriorIf you need some to help you plan your next trip to France and or Paris then also check out buy me a coffee for my special zoom call option. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/andrewpriorOr you can support on a monthly basis by becoming a Patreon member to receive exclusive recipes and other exciting events. https://www.patreon.com/cookingfabulouslyYou can find out more about Camille Chevalier-Karfis via the below link https://www.frenchtoday.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/cookingfabulously)

B Movies are the Best Movies   This week we get together to talk about the long-lost French Christmas underground classic Dial Code Santa Claus aka Deadly Games (1989)   On Christmas Eve, a resourceful young boy has to defend himself and his grandfather from a killer dressed as Santa Claus.   Like, Follow, Subscribe   and visit www.thepfpn.com to have your mind blown with countless hours of epic podcasts   Get your tickets for Halloweenapalooza at www.halloweenapalooza.com and come hang out with us October 8th and 9th

We are working our way through the D's! First up is the Shudder original Deadtective, a Horror Comedy centered around a reality ghost hunting show. Then we go back to the late 80's with the French Christmas film Deadly Games, a roller coaster of a movie that made somebody cry like a baby. Find out who on this weeks episode! Don't forget to rate and review Make Me Shudder so more people can listen to our opinion on horror movies!

Hey all you good Little Cannonites and Cannonistas, For a holiday gift, we thought we'd give you a glimpse into a little-known 80s French Christmas movie! You might not think that is a recipe for success but you'd be wrong! Not when a murderous Santa is hunting down an ingenious 9 year old in a giant mansion! So settle in with your cocoa as we watch "Dial Code Santa Claus" aka "Deadly Games" Email us with your favorite X-mas-themed movie at creatingcannon@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and Facebook @CreatingCannon! And Subscribe to us on YouTube!

Let's close 2020 out strong with a bunch of good (and some not so good) movies! We talk about everything from a French Christmas horror movie to Godzilla, Jamaican bobsledding to Bill Nye in Mank, and everything in between. Plus in our minisegment we discuss movies we hope will come out in 2021! Our Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/aF30w Intro Music Composed by Hsiang-Ming Wen: http://hmwen.com

We watch an obscure French Christmas movie that nobody has heard of. Adam's audio is fucked up for most of the episode, he also tries too hard to do a bit and is extremely annoying the entire time. Will saves the day by being a normal human. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKKMbR_9i9A Short Documentary about the early French internet on the Minitel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOhK9bgQo8g&t=545s Clip montage from the movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sG3_vJGcsjQ Insane VR scene with Michael Douglas from Disclosure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJcakDNtHDA Reese Witherspoon topless in Twilight (1998): https://www.xvideos.com/video1298531/reese_witherspoon_-_twilight Asia Argento's Heart is Deceitful Above All Things trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43kuhYTqdT4

This traditional French Christmas cake is one of my all time favourites, and having made various iterations of it over the last few years, I’ve finally settled on this signature version. And with the benefit and hindsight of subsequently teaching…

This traditional French Christmas cake is one of my all time favourites, and having made various iterations of it over the last few years, I've finally settled on this signature version. And with the benefit and hindsight of subsequently teaching…

One rule we haven't yet broken - watching a movie none of the episode participants have seen. UNTIL TODAY! Sam Also and I watch 1989's Deadly Games, a French Christmas horror action movie that bears some striking resemblance to a certain Macauley Culkin movie that came out a year later. We have a website! You can find it here - likethispodcast.com We have a Patreon! You can support us here - https://www.patreon.com/likethispodcast And don't forget to follow and like us on all these different platforms! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/welikethispodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/still_like_this Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/likethispodcast

Traditions, meals, markets, and music... Camille from French Today explains how the French celebrate Christmas. Find out more about Christmas in France with stories from Camille.  The Legend of Saint Nicolas - bilingual story    10 ways to wish Merry Christmas (with audio)    French Christmas traditions  100 French Christmas terms with audio    Authentic French Christmas Dialogue (bilingual + audio enunciated and spoken modern French recordings  Christmas Meal   If you want to watch episodes like this being recorded live, join The Earful Tower's members today: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower 

Drew and Travis go commando with the French Christmas shocker Deadly Games! Other titles for the film include Dial Code Santa Claus, 3615 Code Père Noël, and Game Over. TIMESTAMPS 00:01:08 - Calls to Action 00:03:54 - Dial Code Santa Claus 00:46:45 - The Shelf 00:54:21 - Currently Consuming 01:05:47 - End SHOW LINKS Christmas Evil Cronos Jingle All The Way Drew’s Review of Mank

This week Daniel and Thomas chat about the French Christmas action film Deadly Games aka 3615 Code Pere Noel aka Game Over aka Dial Code Santa Claus. We also discuss the recent death of Chadwick Boseman

A chocolate yule log, or “Bûche de Noël” is a classic French Christmas cake, that doesn’t require the love and attention of a British Christmas cake, so it’s a great…

Merry Christmas! This week WWS is giving you their own Christmas Rerun! They are sharing one of their favorite episodes from last December with good friend Tyson French! They share their favorite holiday memories & read their listener’s craziest/funniest Christmas stories! The girls also asked their friends and fans to send in their special holiday traditions. They talk about their own family traditions as well as ones they hope to start. Wishing you the happiest holiday season from everyone at WWS podcast! @tyfrench SHOP OUR MERCH:  https://www.bonfire.com/store/what-we-said/ FOLLOW US! INSTA// WWS Jaci Chelsey  YOUTUBE//  Chelsey Jade Jaci Marie   WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS & YOU WILL TOO! Zola: Get $50 toward your registry zola.com/WHATWESAID   Produced by Dear Media

France has a variety of unique and interesting Christmas traditions. Some are unique to France, while others are borrowed or adapted from other cultures. They all have unique meanings. Learning about them helps you learn more about your French ancestors. Here are some of the most popular French Christmas traditions. Show Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/french-christmas-traditions/ Listen to the Weekly Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast  Weekly Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/drawing Free eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks  Hard To Find Surnames: https://ancestralfindings.com/surnames  Social Media: https://www.twitter.com/ancestralstuff  https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings  https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings  #French #Traditions #Christmas

This week in the continuing Christmas season the guys review the French Christmas classic Deadly Games, otherwise known as Dial Code Santa Claus.We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

On today’s episode, French Christmas songs! Did you know that there are quite a few songs you probably know in English that originated in France? We'd had several episodes about French Christmas traditions on the podcast, but of all of them, my favorite thing to do at Christmas is sing around the piano. As I explain in the episode, I've done this my whole life. This doesn't mean I'm any good at it, but it bring the best kind of Christmas cheer in my opinion. Every time I prepare a new episode, I think of the people who will be listening to it. I try to picture you, wondering what might lift your mood and tell you cool things about France. And I wonder how many of you are of French descent? If you are, you can be sure that they sang some of these songs around the fireplace and at church because these songs are so old we don’t really know very much about their origin. French Christmas Carols You'll Hear on this Episode Entre le boeuf et l’âne gris One of the earliest Carols we still sing today, it dates back to the early 1500s Il est né le divin enfant Apparently, the melody was a hunting song from the late 1600s and the text we sing today is from the 1800s, but I don’t know much else about it! Noël Nouvelet (Sing We Now of Christmas) Probably late 1500s Les anges dans nos campagnes (Angels We Have Heard on High) This song was first published in a music book called “Choix de cantiques pour toutes les fêtes de l’année” published in 1843 where they say it’s from the Languedoc. Then it was included again in music books in 1846 and 1848. It was probably composed in the late 1700s, but we don’t know where it comes from. Nadal Tindaire Traditional Occitan carol, it talks about how people come to perform “Aubadas” at Christmas. Today “une aubade” means a short informal concert, usually outdoor, something like caroling from door to door. They will play their trumpets, their recorders. One will play this line and the other will respond with this line. They will say beautiful child we’ve come to sing Noël for you. The angels will help us sing. It’s unclear if they are singing to their own children or to the baby Jesus, probably both. La marche des rois Traditional song from the Provence area made famous by Bizet in L’Arlésienne. I thought L’Arlésienne was an opera, but it’s not. It’s a piece (“musique de scène” or incidental music) written to accompany a theatrical performance of a play by Alphonse Daudet, famous author who wrote a lot of pieces taking place in Provence. It talks about the 3 Kings arriving with their gifts. Un Flambeau Jeanette Isabelle (Bring a Torch Jeanette, Isabella) This one is more satisfying because we seem to know more about it. It from Provence, published for the first time in 1553, music by Nicolas Saboly and Lyrics by Emile Blémont. It tells of two women, Jeanette and Isabelle who hear Mary announce the birth of her son and they rush to her with a torch. It describes how they watch him sleep and that no-one is to disturb his sleep. It is a lovely description of motherhood.

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In the run up to our inaugural Christmas Fair, we’ll be introducing you to our various partners. Next up is is Hilly Mazija from Le Bon Bean. KidooLand will be holding an inaugural Christmas Fair on Sunday 2nd December from 10h30 to 15h30! KidooLand’s traditional English Christmas Fair, will be full of activities for children, plenty of stands selling lots of different Christmas gifts and a variety of Christmas decorations. We also hope to be able to draw on the best of French Christmas culture by offering vin chaud for Mums and Dads and crepes for hungry tummies of any age Let us know you are coming by SIGNING UP HERE – it helps us enormously for planning  Bon Bean Chocolate makes artisan chocolate from organic, direct-trade ‘heirloom’ cacao beans, known for their high quality and rich taste. Cacao is a superfood, naturally rich in anti-oxidants, magnesium, iron, vitamin C, essential fatty acids, zinc and copper (to touch upon a fraction of it’s nutritious bounty). Our chocolate contains no less than 70% cacao. Bon Bean Chocolate is 100% focused on delivering this abundance of goodness to our customers in great tasting chocolate. In order to get the best from the bean, we ensure that the farms we collaborate with grow their beans without the use of harmful pesticides and fertilisers. Our expert chocolatier then crafts the beans using as little heat treatment and harsh processing to produce the bioactive cacao that is our raw material and is the basis for our chocolate bars. We keep our list of ingredients short and simple but we need to add a little something sweet for flavour. In our opinion, the most healthful and natural sweetener for the body and teeth is coconut sugar with a lower glycemic index and some other nutritional benefits besides! Voilà: the end result is gourmet artisan chocolate that’s good for you too ! The Kidooland Christmas Fair is a chance for Bon Bean Chocolate to showcase its first batch of designer chocolate bars. We are delighted to share this special occasion with Kidooland and also in aid of Mimosa Matters whose cause is a worthy one also close to our hearts.

In this week's episode, I talk with Vanessa Blakeslee about the new fiction anthology, A Very French Christmas, from New Vessel Press. NOTES Some context for the dubious Dutch tradition of Black Pete. David Sedaris discusses this in his essay, "6 to 8 Black Men." Be sure to check out the music of David Rego, whose song "Harp" appears on this episode.

It's that time of year and our Christmas decorating mode is in full swing. Not only do we decorate with a Christmas tree, but we love adding Christmas vignettes all throughout the house. Affiliate links We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Anita is using paperwhites for a table vignette. You can find the ones she bought CLICK HERE. Yvonne insisted Anita bring her oversized wood trough from the farm to use for a vignette. See her large trough HERE. Kelly's porch has Christmas vignettes to get your holiday cheer level way up. Visit her on the porch HERE (http://mysoulfulhome.com/christmas-porch-decor/) There is a terrific give away for $250 going on in that post too! Good luck! You can find fake snow CLICK HERE. Check out the stunning dining room vignette at Dear Lillie HERE. Need putty to hold things in place in your vignette? CLICK HERE. For battery operated twinkle lights CLICK HERE. For paperwhite bulbs CLICK HERE. Yvonne shares how she made a gorgeous Christmas vignette HERE. You can find all of Anita's recommendations of Amazon products, CLICK HERE. Yvonne's gorgeous French Christmas vignette is HERE. Anita's Christmas decor is HERE. Kelly's Christmas decor is HERE. Thank you so much for supporting people with special needs by purchasing a candle from Summer House, CLICK HERE. You know what would be SO awesome?  If you would share Decorating Tips & Tricks with your friends.  Do it in person or on Facebook using THIS LINK. It is easy just click & share DTT to your page. Thanks in advance!! x Subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please drop us a line and let us know what you think of the podcast. Our email is decoratingtipsandtricks@gmail.com XOXOXO, Anita, Yvonne and Kelly

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This week we're in Paris with our good friend Paul Foot, chatting about French Christmas, fine dining, bathing habits, celebrity and fame, until the conversation pushes someone to the breaking point!

Julie LaCour is the Director of Special Events for New Orleans City Park and organizer of "Celebration In The Oaks". She is particulary excited about the old fashioned French Christmas exhibit depicting how the French celebrate the holiday. Julia describes the new laser exhibit and shares news about the recent re-opening of the amusement area and the return of everyone's favorite: the very popular City Park train. We take a holiday train ride and talk to Santa and his little friend, Sophia. Thanks Sophia, and I hope you get your "remote control dog".