Celebrating New Year’s Eve in France

In France, the New Year’s celebration begins on the evening of December 31 (le réveillon du jour de l’an) and carries through January 1 (le jour de l’an).Traditionally, it’s a time for people to gather with family, friends, and community.New Year’s Eve is also known as La Saint-Sylvestre because December 31 is the feast day of Saint Sylvestre.

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