Christmas Day in France (2018)

**Christmas Day in France (2018) fell on December 25, 2018**, celebrated nationwide as *Noël*. This public holiday marks the traditional Christian observance of Christ’s birth, blending religious observance with festive customs. Families gather for meals, often featuring regional specialties like *foie gras*, *bûche de Noël*, and *champagne*. Churches hold midnight Mass (*la messe de minuit*), while cities decorate with lights and nativity scenes. The day follows a week of festivities, including *Réveillon* dinners on December 24. |*Noël* is the French term for Christmas, used across the country. |Yes, December 25, 2018, was a nationwide public holiday in France.