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Edexcel GCSE French
10. Cultural Awareness
10.2 French Traditions and Festivals
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On what date is Bastille Day celebrated in France?
July 14
What does Bastille Day commemorate in French history?
French Revolution
Arrange the following French festivals in chronological order:
1️⃣ Epiphany (January 6)
2️⃣ Bastille Day (July 14)
3️⃣ Christmas (December 25)
The Galette des Rois is shared on January 6 to celebrate the visit of the
Magi
to baby Jesus.
True
What is the French name for Epiphany?
Galette des Rois
During Christmas in France, families often have a festive
dinner
Match the French festival with its key activities:
Bastille Day ↔️ Parades, fireworks
Christmas ↔️ Family dinners, gift-giving
Epiphany ↔️ Sharing Galette des Rois
What does Bastille Day commemorate?
French Revolution and independence
The Galette des Rois contains a hidden
figurine
Match the French tradition with its date:
Christmas ↔️ December 25
Epiphany ↔️ January 6
Bastille Day ↔️ July 14
Christmas in France is celebrated on
December 25
Christmas in France involves attending Midnight
Mass
What are the main activities associated with Bastille Day celebrations?
Parades, fireworks
Which major French festival includes parades and fireworks displays?
Bastille Day
Arrange the following French festivals in the order they occur annually:
1️⃣ Epiphany (January 6)
2️⃣ Bastille Day (July 14)
3️⃣ Christmas (December 25)
What is the date of Epiphany in France?
January 6
What happens to the person who finds the figurine in the Galette des Rois?
Crowned king/queen
Christmas is celebrated on December 25 in
France
.
True
What activities are associated with Bastille Day celebrations?
Parades, fireworks, public celebrations
The Galette des Rois is shared on
Epiphany
What is the cultural significance of Christmas in France?
Family, generosity, reflection
What does Bastille Day symbolize in French culture?
Freedom and national unity
Epiphany, also known as Galette des Rois, is celebrated on January 6.
True
What is the hidden item inside the Galette des Rois?
Figurine
During Christmas in France, families exchange
gifts
One tradition during Christmas in France is attending Midnight
Mass
Which French festival commemorates the French Revolution?
Bastille Day
Bastille Day,
Christmas
, and Epiphany are deeply rooted in French culture and widely celebrated.
True
The Galette des Rois is shared on January 6 to celebrate the visit of the Magi to baby
Jesus
What cake is shared during Epiphany in France?
Galette des Rois
What happens to the person who finds the figurine in the Galette des Rois?
They are crowned king/queen
The Galette des Rois is shared on
January 6
to celebrate the arrival of the Magi.
True