When my husband went to France with me for the very first time, not only had he never been to another country before, but he had never experienced culture shock. And man did he get a big one! I think a lot of the things I was doing back home, or how I was acting sometimes, started to make sense to him after that first trip. Here are a few things you want to know before you go to France.
How many times have I heard people say that they loved France but all they had were pastries, bread, and wine?? Guys, France is known for its food! Not eating French meals is like going to Paris and not taking a picture of the Eiffel Tower. You would be missing out on something that French people are proud of: their food. So, this is a list of some of the meals that I grew up eating at my house. Some are very homey while some can be found at restaurants.
Since I've been living in the US I have loved Halloween more and more, especially with my kids. I'm not the one that will dress up into something crazy, but I enjoy all the activities and traditions that Americans have for that day. Back home Halloween is very different and might surprise some of you. Here are a few things you want to know before you go to France during Halloween.
Since I've been living in the US I have loved to bring my French traditions into my everyday life, but especially on Christmas. If you go to France during Christmas time, you might see some of those traditions at the market, the restaurant, the store, or at someone's house. We have so many traditions, so here is a list of the ones that I love.