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Eight Public Holidays In France Celebrated On Fixed Dates
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 at
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France celebrates a total of thirteen public holidays, or jours feriés, every year. Of these, eight are observed on fixed dates, which include three important religious celebrations. These eight fixed-dated French public holidays are listed below, in the order of their occurrence.
1. Le Jour de l’An (New Year’s Day) – France, like most other countries, celebrates New Year’s Day on January 1, the first day based on the Gregorian calendar. The highlight of activities on this holiday, again like in many countries, takes place at midnight that spans the last day of the old year (December 31) to the first day of the new year. Observance of the New Year lasts up to January 6, the feast of the Epiphany.
2. Fête du Travail (Labor Day) – There probably isn’t a country that does not observe Labor Day, for on this day workers celebrate their social and economic achievements. In France, Labor Day is celebrated in conjunction with the celebration of "Le Jour du Muguet". In this latter celebration, workers sell "muguet" (lily of the valley) on the streets to raise funds for labor unions. May 1 is the date when France, and almost all countries, celebrates Labor Day.
3. Victoire 1945 (Victory in Europe Day) – This public holiday is celebrated in France on May 8. It is a celebration of the victory of the Allied Powers (of which France was a member) against Nazi Germany that signaled the end of World War II.
4. Fête Nationale (Bastille Day) – This is the National Day of France, which is celebrated on July 14 every year. The celebration is a commemoration of the storming of the medieval fortress and prison known as the Bastille, which took place on July 14, 1789, that paved the way for the rise of modern France.
5. Assomption (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary) – Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion in France, and the Assomption is one of the most important religious celebrations in this country. This August 15 celebration is an observance of the taking up into Heaven, body and soul, of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
6. Toussaint (All Saints’ Day) – This is another important religious celebration in France, which is observed on November 1 each year. The day is celebrated in honor of all the Saints who are recognized by the Roman Catholic Church. Traditionally on this day too, deceased family members and friends are remembered and prayed for.
7. Armistice 1918 (Armistice Day) – This holiday, which is also called Remembrance Day, is celebrated on November 11. It is a commemoration of the signing of the armistice or cessation of hostilities by and between the Allies of World War I and Germany. The event is especially important for France since it was in the French commune of Compiègne where the armistice was signed on November 11, 1918. Through this momentous event, World War I eventually ended.
8. Noël (Christmas Day) – This is the most joyful religious celebration in France, as it is in many parts of the world. It is celebrated on December 25 in commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity. The Christmas season actually is one of the longest holidays in France, which is celebrated beginning on Christmas eve (December 24) up to the feast of the Epiphany on January 6 the following year.
In the eastern provinces of Alsace and Lorraine, the day after Christmas Day (December 26), which is referred to as the Second Day of Christmas, is also celebrated as a public holiday in France.
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 at
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Vatican Italy Europe vacation
Monday, June 27th, 2011 at
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My Europe Vacation 2006 Slideshow
Sunday, June 26th, 2011 at
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Here are pictures of my Europe trip (I have been there over 14 times). I was mainly in Denmark to see family but went to Germany for a side tripe to see the VW factory and Autostadt. Click on the video response, it is a small clip that I took at one of the races I went to. The video editing in this video is not that great.
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Trevi Fountain, Vatican
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Why Book Europe Vacation Packages?
Saturday, June 25th, 2011 at
4:41 am
Europe is chock full of jaw-dropping attractions including historic ruins, majestic castles, and beautiful rolling hillsides. One of the most difficult aspects of planning a trip to Europe is deciding where to go and what to save for your next trip. There is literally so much to see and do that it can be incredibly challenging to plan a meaningful vacation. Booking Europe vacation packages is a great way to enjoy the best that Europe has to offer without the hassle. You can take a whirlwind tour and visit several of Europe’s major attractions, helping you decide which areas you’d like to visit on your next trip.
Due to the sheer number of things to do in Europe, you will also find it very time consuming to plan a trip there on your own. Booking Europe vacation packages can save you time because they provide you with a set itinerary. You don’t have to worry about deciding on which hotels to stay in, which sites to visit, and what transportation to take.
Another benefit of opting for a vacation package is the fact that you won’t have to worry about making the right choices. It takes time and reading lots of reviews in order to find good hotels, restaurants, etc. By booking a package tour, you can be sure that you will be staying in reputable hotels. Another issue of planning a vacation on your own is that you may accidentally book hotels that are located in inconvenient or dangerous areas. This problem can be avoided if you book a package through a travel agency.
The only downside of booking a package is that you will be traveling with a group of tourists and will thus be less likely to come into close contact with the local cultures and people of the places you visit. While it isn’t impossible to meet locals and get to know the local culture better on package tours, it will require extra effort on your part.
Whether you want to get to know one European city very well and visit all of its major attractions or you want to go on a multi-city tour, there are a variety of Europe vacation packages available to meet your needs. Multi-city packages enable you to fly to one city and then fly from another city to go back home. Some packages may provide a rental car, enabling you to venture out on your own while others may provide transportation via train. No matter what you envision your Europe vacation being like, you can make sure that your visit to this fascinating continent is a truly unforgettable one by booking a customized package tour. When you book a package, you can also benefit from the expertise of the travel agent, who can advise you on the best places to eat, visit, etc.
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Where should we go? My son is getting ready to go off to college (*heavy sigh*)…?
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011 at
10:02 pm
Question by usedup: Where should we go? My son is getting ready to go off to college (*heavy sigh*)…?
so this may be our last summer for that big “family vacation”. We have narrowed it down to two choices — Alaska Cruise, or Europe. Which should we choose, and why? And any personal experience with either of these trips would be most helpful!
Best answer:
Answer by кяιѕтιℓуии ɛïɜ ѕρяιикℓє ѕυиѕнιиє
Alaska is BEAUTIFUL! I’ve gone twice. It’s pretty chilly though, so you may need to break out the winter clothing. Europe on the other hand is amazing! Are you planning on going there by cruise? If so, I would choose a longer cruise, like the fourteen day one. It’s pricey, but it will be so worth it! If you go to Europe, not by a cruise, I HIGHLY recommend going to Italy during your stay. Venice is amazing! If you go by cruise you spend a day or two in Italy, then you move on. Over all, I say Europe all the way!
If you’re planning to go by cruise, do you already have a cruise line picked out? If you don’t, I DO NOT recommend Norwegian, for various reasons.
Good Luck!
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Europe Vacation – London – Smithfield Market
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011 at
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Here are all the pictures from my trip through Europe! Places visited: London, England Paris, France Wengen, Switzerland Nice, France Monte Carlo, Monaco Pisa, Italy Florence, Italy Rome, Italy Vatican City Corfu, Greece My favorite place was Paris and I recommend everyone to go for once in their life!
Europe Vacation September 2007
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 at
9:01 am
Here’s a quick summary of our Europe trip with scenes from Paris, Chateau Fontainebleau, Alsace and Berlin. The song is classic “Chanson Francaise” by Charles Trenet – “Que Reste-t-il de Nos Amours?”
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Is the government doing anything to stop these child predators?
Monday, June 20th, 2011 at
2:31 am
Question by divinity2408: Is the government doing anything to stop these child predators?
I was watching a report on CNN where they investigated (I think it was a small town in Cambodia, I forget since there are so many places) sexual predators that were taking a “vacation” in a small town in Asia. When the cameras were visible the men from Europe and North American hanging around his poor place said they were there for various reasons even an American doctor made some excuse. The when the hidden cameras were on these men including the doctor revealed why they were really there…to have sex with children. The hidden cameras then went to these children and I was apalled when a 5 year old girl said she could perform yum-yum for $ 30 with a big smile on her face. Are these people going to be charged? They confessed on camera that they are having sex with children? Shouldn’t the USA watch these people and see were they travel? Shouldn’t we help these kids? What can we do?
But these are Americans going. There should be some sort of justice.
Best answer:
Answer by Mike
It is very hard for the USA to police the rest of the world. What maybe illegal here maybe legal in another country. Other countries such as these are not necessarily legal, however they are also not really heavily enforced. It is a sad thing to see but there is not a whole lot the rest of the world can do. That is the whole reason these people goto foreign countries to do this.
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