When is the French New Year, the origin and introduction of the French New Year, and the customs of the French New Year

When is the French New Year

When is the French New Year? Many users are curious about when the French New Year is.

The French New Year was originally April 1st every year. It was not until 1564 that King Charles IX changed it to January 1st.

On New Year's Eve, French families gather together and drink champagne around the table. According to tradition, every family must drink all the wine they have on this night to avoid bad luck in the coming year. Everyone should get drunk so that they can have a new start in the new year.

Early in the morning on January 1st, parents will give "New Year's money" to their children to show their care for their children.

The French believe that the weather on New Year's Day heralds the new year. In the early morning of the New Year, they go to the streets to check the direction of the wind to divine fortune: the southerly wind indicates good weather and the year will be safe and hot. A west wind means a good year for fishing and milking. If the east wind blows, there will be a high yield of fruits. A northerly wind means a bad harvest year.

For the French, New Year is a two-week holiday from Christmas to New Year's Day. After tasting traditional delicacies such as foie gras and roast turkey, the whole family sat around under the Christmas tree and shared the surprise of opening the gift wrapping.

The origin and introduction of the French New Year

How does the French New Year come about? Many users are curious about this question. The editor below will introduce the origin and introduction of the French New Year.

The French New Year has been on April 1st before the Middle Ages. It was not until 1564 that Charles IX changed it to January 1st.

For the French, New Year is a two-week holiday from Christmas to New Year's Day. After tasting traditional delicacies such as foie gras and roast turkey, the whole family sat around under the Christmas tree and shared the surprise of opening the gift wrapping.

Unlike Christmas, the "sleepless nights" of the New Year are reserved for friendship. This night, the most lively place in Paris is the Champs Elysées.

From the newly decorated Arc de Triomphe to the brilliantly illuminated Place de la Concorde, the entire avenue is dazzlingly illuminated. People from the entire greater Paris area, the entire France, and even all over the world, especially young people, gather in groups from all directions to wait for the ringing of the New Year's bell in music, dance, and joy.

All acquaintances or strangers will say Happy New Year to each other. There are also small vendors on the roadside who are rarely seen on a regular basis, making kebabs and sandwiches for the occasion.

In addition to public places such as the Champs Elysees and the Eiffel Tower, various types of dance parties are also popular entertainment activities among young people. On New Year's Eve of the new millennium, the largest-ever ball was held in the "Chinatown" shopping mall in Paris.

Customs of the French New Year

What are the customs of the French New Year? Many users will be curious about what the French New Year customs are. The editor will briefly introduce it below.

1. On French New Year’s Eve, you can kiss any girl on the Champs Elysées. With the increasing influence of overseas Chinese in France, activities to celebrate the Chinese New Year have been accepted by the Paris city government and citizens.

2. Whenever the Spring Festival comes, Paris citizens always bring their families to parades and performance venues to celebrate the festival with overseas Chinese.

3. Whenever the Spring Festival approaches, the Paris City Hall Square decorated with red lanterns will ring with deafening firecrackers. Many Parisians gather here to watch the Spring Festival costumes jointly organized by the French Chinese Overseas Chinese Association. procession.

4. The mayor of Paris will nod the eyes of the Spring Festival lion. The gongs and drums are noisy for a while, the golden and silver dragons are flying up and down, the colorful lions are full of energy, and wonderful performances such as safe waist drums, Peking opera characters, and dragon boat announcements are publicized. Chinese civilization.