Lifestyle
- They do not often visit unannounced
- It is impolite to be in a hurry to leave
- A French mother is the core of the family unit; she holds the family together.
- Pets outnumber children
- Although relatively few French citizens are regular churchgoers, most observe traditional Catholic rituals
- Soccer and rugby are popular spectator sports
- Most people take five weeks of paid vacation each year—four weeks in the summer and one week at Christmas
- French cuisine, literature, art, and architecture have greatly influenced the modern world
- Known for philosophy, ballet, ceramics, and fashion
- French designers such as Christian Dior, Coco Chanel, Cartier, and Louis Vuitton retain a prominent place in the world of international high fashion
- Celebrate New Years, Mardi Gras, Easter Sunday and Monday, Labor Day, French Armistice Day, World War 1 Armistice Day, and Catholic Holidays.
Very cool page! It is amazing to see the influence that the French have had on such areas as fashion, cuisine, etc.
ReplyDeletePets outnumber children? Why?