Christmas in France the main holiday. It is celebrated as a family. Christmas celebrations begin on December 6. On this day, all French children receive gifts from Pere Noel (Santa Claus local) House decorated with flowers and in every home put a branch of mistletoe. At Christmas the whole family gets together for a celebratory dinner. The main dish is a goose. For dessert, cake stuffed with chocolate glaze. And of course, the Christmas tree is decorated with white candles and red bows.