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Known as the oldest and the most observed celebrations worldwide, New Year in France is a celebration to watch out for. New Year Celebrations used to take place between the end of the month of March and the beginning of the month of April, to mark the arrival of Spring. It was since 1582 that the French started celebrating the New Year on 1st January.
New Year in France is also known as Jour des Étrennes. When it comes to go merry with all the loved ones around, France is no exception; New Year Celebration comes as yet another excuse. The fact that New Year holidays ends on January 6 with a tradition of cutting a cake in France is proof enough to see the level of excitement in people over there.
When talking about the New Year in France, one can’t forget mentioning about the New Year Celebrations in Paris. New Year in Paris is celebrated with the joyous New Year Parade. It is a 2 days festival that is not worth missing with thousands of performers - singers, dancers and entertainers stealing away the show. Marching its way through various streets, the New Year Parade in France goes through Chantilly and Trocadéro on 31st December and under the Eiffel Tower on January 1.
New Year’s Eve in France is also known, as La Saint Sylvestre. It’s that time of the year when people greet each other with greeting cards, gifts and goodies. Don’t be surprised to mistake New Year’s Eve as Christmas Eve when you are in France because for French, New Year Celebration is like Christmas Celebration is for the Americans. Come witness yourself the magic and fun of New Year in France this year.
Come New Year 2010 and one notice an amazing craze for people to go on French Cruises, an ideal option for a gala New Year. Popularity of French Cruises is so much that nowadays, people have actually started preferring them than going in a New Year Party.
So, what are you waiting for! Come celebrate New Year 2010 in France.
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