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Discover the enchanting Easter customs in France, from silent bells to egg-filled chariots. Unravel the folklore behind flying bells and egg contests. Dive into the whimsical world of 'Poisson d'Avril' tricks and festive traditions. Explore the symbolism of Easter eggs and the joy of chocolate treats during this celebration. Join the fun-filled games and joyful festivities of Easter in France!
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Joyeuses Pâques • 1. When do the bells stop ringing in France? • 2. What do people remember when the bells are silent? • 3. When do the bells start ringing again? • 4. In the traditional story, where do the bells magically fly to? • 5. What does ‘cloche volant’ mean? • 6. What do children look out for pulling a chariot of eggs? • 7. What is the game that children like to play with the eggs at Easter? • 8. Describe the old contest that used to be played with eggs. • 9. What did the surviving egg symbolise? • 10. What is ‘Poisson d’Avril’? • 11. When does it take place? • 12. What is the trick children play?
le vendredi saint Good Friday le dimanche de pâques Easter Sunday le lundi de pâques Easter Monday
vendredi saint • l’oeuf de pâques • un panier • le chocolat • le crocus • une cloche • le lundi de pâques • la tulipe • un poussin • Joyeuses pâques • le lapin de pâques • le dimanche de pâques a. chocolate b. easter bunny c. crocus d. Easter Monday e. Good Friday f. chick g. Easter Sunday h. Easter eggs i. basket j. tulips k. bell l. Happy Easter
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Joyeuses Pâques • 1. When do the bells stop ringing in France? • 2. What do people remember when the bells are silent? • 3. When do the bells start ringing again? • 4. In the traditional story, where do the bells magically fly to? • 5. What does ‘cloche volant’ mean? • 6. What do children look out for pulling a chariot of eggs? • 7. What is the game that children like to play with the eggs at Easter? • 8. Describe the old contest that used to be played with eggs. • 9. What did the surviving egg symbolise? • 10. What is ‘Poisson d’Avril’? • 11. When does it take place? • 12. What is the trick children play?