There’s no shortage when it comes to Christmas Advent calendar ideas. Forget the simple cardboard calendars with dinky little flaps. Christmas Advent calendars have become super fancy and make great gifts. From Advent calendars with chocolate, food, candles, toys, and more, my French advent calendar ideas will help make your holidays all the more merry.
7 Stocking stuffers I bought for myself
‘Tis the season… it’s Christmastime and if you’re like me, you’re knee-deep in all things festive! I’m taking a relaxed…
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Christmas in France: Visiting a French Christmas market
On Monday, I went to the marché de Noël near me in Angers. French Christmas markets are a great way…
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7 Fun facts about Christmas in France vs the US!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, as the song goes, and while this year hasn’t been the easiest…
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Roundup of the best French Christmas desserts
As a kid, my mom would always find a very special Christmas dessert to make for everyone, usually pulled from…
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Christmas markets in France worth a special trip
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and that’s the case in France, too! The spirit of Christmas transforms…
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GORGEOUS French Christmas decorations and ornaments for Francophiles
It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year! If you’re a Francophile, it’s time to get the house and tree ready…
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Little ways to make the holiday season merry for loved ones far away
The holidays can be a challenging time for those of us who are no longer “home” and have new traditions and places to embrace. How can you reconnect with loved ones far away? I have a few simple tips.
French food culture faux pas: Let me impress you with my holiday soup (just kidding)
No one wants to embarrass themselves at a multicultural Christmas dinner (or ever)…. but if you’re not careful, that’s exactly what you might do. Let me tell you my story about eating soup in France.
French up your Christmas with a bûche de noel recipe
Hello there, today I have a yummy guest post coming at you from Molly Wilkinson of Toffee Bits & Chocolate Chips. She’s sharing her Christmas bûche recipe tips and telling us all about this must-have holiday dessert. I’ve never made one before but this might be the year!
Wrap-up: Thoughts on my first annual #expat holiday care package exchange
I love when things work out really well. I got the idea to organize a holiday care package exchange for…
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Christmas gift ideas: Things I’d actually be thrilled to receive
We’re all too familiar with bad gifts. You know what I’m talking about. The ugly sweater, random knickknack you’ll never…
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French Christmas markets and Saumur food and wine show
French Christmas markets and anything to help get in the mood for the holiday season rank high on my to-do…
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Expat holiday care package exchange — you in?
Hi there, I wanted to do a quick post today with an idea I had for an expat holiday care…
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Pics of the month December: Christmas week in Brittany, France
Ever visit a place and fall in love with it right off the bat? Maybe you can’t put your finger…
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Would you rather spend the holidays with your pets or in-laws? Expats weigh in
This time of year can be really, really stressful. The stress of shopping and cooking and entertaining and the in-laws!…
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Pics of the month: December
Happy holidays! For December’s pics of the month, I’m not showing you a pic of my Christmas tree (already did…
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Merry Christmas to all
Christmas is my favorite day of the year, so from this side of the world to yours, wherever you are,…
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My Christmas crafts to spread that holiday cheer
Getting into the Christmas spirit hasn’t really been easy for me this year in France. Maybe it’s the fact that…
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Château de Brézé Christmas market in the Loire Valley!
Since the Christmas spirit seems to be lacking in France, Tom and I decided to add some Christmas cheer to…
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