cultureHistoires Cleanliness in France at the time of the kings? Why didn’t they wash? Wigs and perfume, etc. Cleanliness in France at the time of the kings? Why didn't they wash? Wigs and…MireilleJune 21, 2023
célébrationscultureFêteNon classétradition The origin of barley sugar ? For many of us, Christmas is about respecting traditions. The Christmas tree, mulled wine, sweets,…MireilleMay 25, 2023
cultureHistoirestradition Linguistic relativism Linguistic relativism In the world, there are more than 5 000 languages. They are different…MireilleApril 22, 2023
célébrationscultureFêtetradition Why mulled wine ? Origin and history As the end of the year approaches, many smells and flavors delicately remind us of…MireilleApril 3, 2023
cultureNon classé French humor The reputation of English humor or the eccentricity behind Italian comedy is well known. On…MireilleJanuary 6, 2023
célébrationscultureFête Why a capon or a turkey at Christmas? In France, the end of the year celebrations rhyme with tradition. For the Christmas meal…MireilleDecember 16, 2022
célébrationscultureFête The 10 desserts of Christmas in France in the South The 10 desserts of Christmas in France in the south Christmas is a time that…MireilleDecember 15, 2022
célébrationscultureFête Candlemas La Chandeleur, origin and history and why do we eat pancakes? Also called the Feast…MireilleDecember 11, 2022
cultureFête What is All Saints’ Day? What is its origin? Celebrated on November 1st, All Saints' Day is a Catholic religious holiday. Not to be…MireilleDecember 8, 2022
célébrationscultureFête The symbols of the French Republic The symbols of the French Republic are numerous. The main ones are : The tricolor…MireilleDecember 6, 2022