9.2 Traditions and Customs

• Christmas in France involves festive family meals, exchanging gifts, and attending Midnight Mass
• Traditions in the French cultural context are long-standing practices passed down through generations
• Customs in France are the habitual or expected social behaviors within the culture


  True
• What is an example of a French tradition?

  Bastille Day celebrations
• What is an example of a French custom?

  Greeting with a kiss
• During Christmas in France, families often exchange gifts
• What is the typical number of kisses given when greeting someone in France?

  1-3
• Punctuality is highly valued in French social etiquette

  True
• In France, family gatherings often involve spending quality time together for meals or celebrations
• What is emphasized in French dining etiquette?

  Proper table manners
• What are traditions in the French cultural context?

  Long-standing cultural practices
• Traditions are long-standing cultural practices passed down through generations
• Traditions shape how people interact in everyday life.

  False
• What are customs in the French cultural context?

  Habitual social behaviors
• Customs are habitual or expected social behaviors that shape how the French interact with one another
• What are examples of French traditions?

  Bastille Day, Epiphany cake
• Midnight Mass is a tradition associated with the holiday of Christmas
• Customs often reflect the values and identity of a culture.


  True
• What is celebrated on Bastille Day in France?

  Start of French Revolution
• Exchanging gifts and displaying a Christmas tree are customs associated with the holiday of Christmas
• Sharing a hearty meal called "le réveillon" is a New Year's Eve tradition.

  True
• What is a common custom during Easter in France?

  Easter egg hunts
• French families place great value on spending quality time together, often for meals or celebrations
• Match the family custom with its description:

  Importance of family gatherings ↔️ Quality time for meals

  Passing down traditions ↔️ Maintaining cultural holidays
• Punctuality is highly regarded in French social etiquette.


  True
• What is an example of a regional festival in France?

  Fête des Lumières
• Crêpes are a culinary specialty associated with the region of Brittany
• What are some significant French traditions that shape national identity?

  Bastille Day, Epiphany cake
• The Epiphany cake tradition fosters a sense of national pride among the French.


  True
• What are traditions in the French cultural context?

  Long-standing cultural practices
• Customs in French culture are the habitual or expected social behaviors
• Traditions in French culture often have religious, social, or historical significance.


  True
• What is an example of a French tradition mentioned in the text?

  Bastille Day celebrations
• Customs shape how the French interact with one another by reflecting the values and identity
• Match the concept with its description:

  Traditions ↔️ Long-standing cultural practices

  Customs ↔️ Everyday social norms
• What is celebrated on Bastille Day in France?

  Start of the French Revolution
• New Year's Eve in France is celebrated with fireworks and sharing a hearty meal called "le réveillon".


  True
• What are two key aspects of family customs in France?

  Gatherings and respect
• French families place great value on spending quality time together, often for meals or celebrations
• Order the following examples based on their influence on French national culture:

  1️⃣ Regional festivals and events

  2️⃣ Culinary specialties

  3️⃣ Distinct languages and dialects

  4️⃣ Traditional attire

  5️⃣ Regional arts and music