Places Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is the national holiday in France celebrated on July 14th?
Bastille Day
True or False: Bastille Day commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789.
True
Fill in the blank: The French holiday known as __________ is celebrated on the first Sunday of Advent.
Christmas
What is the traditional French dessert often enjoyed during Christmas?
Bûche de Noël
Which holiday is celebrated to mark the end of World War I in France?
Armistice Day
What is the date of Armistice Day?
November 11th
Multiple Choice: Which of the following holidays is considered a public holiday in France? A) New Year’s Day B) Halloween C) Valentine’s Day
A) New Year’s Day
What is the French term for Easter?
Pâques
True or False: Labor Day is celebrated in France on May 1st.
True
Fill in the blank: The French holiday __________ is observed on the 40th day of Lent.
Easter
What is the significance of May 8th in France?
Victory in Europe Day (VE Day)
Which holiday celebrates the Assumption of Mary in France?
Assumption Day
What is the date of Assumptio
August 15th
Multiple Choice: Which holiday is known for fireworks and parades in France? A) Bastille Day B) Thanksgiving C) Labor Day
A) Bastille Day
What is a common tradition during the French holiday of Epiphany?
Eating a Galette des Rois (King Cake)
True or False: All French holidays are observed nationwide.
False
What is celebrated on February 2nd in France?
Candlemas (La Chandeleur)
Fill in the blank: The holiday __________ is celebrated in France to honor the patron saint of children.
Saint Nicholas Day
Which holiday marks the beginning of the school year in France?
La Rentrée
What is the traditional meal often enjoyed during Christmas Eve in France?
Réveillon
True or False: The Feast of St. John is celebrated on June 24th in France.
True
What is the French term for All Saints’ Day?
La Toussaint
What is the date of All Saints’ Day?
November 1st
What is the significance of the holiday known as ‘Fête de la Musique’?
It celebrates music and musicians on June 21st.