Unit 6: Francophone celebrations

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Les célébrations francophones
Christmas in France has evolved significantly over 20 years, it has become less associated with helping the poor and isolated.
According to YouGov, 81% of French believe Christmas is a purely commercial holiday.
Christmas in France has lost its religious connotations as only 68% believe it to be the celebration of nativity.
Despite less and less French believing in religion, 82% believe it is important to explain the origins of Christmas to their children.
Celebrate Christmas as a holiday on the 25th December and believe it to be a holiday to gather with family
La fete nationale, on the 14th July, celebrates the storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution. It is celebrated now with a military parade and fireworks.
Le festival du Cannes is a film festival held every May since 1946. It is attended by celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Priyanka Chopra and Marion Cotillard.
The festival helps the locality by bringing in $80 million for the economy of Cannes.
Since 2009, le festival Passe-Portes in L'Ile Maurice presents French theatrical talents. It permits them to win awards and financial support for their talent.

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