French Christmas Traditions: The French Riviera

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Here are 10 French Riviera Christmas Traditions that we practice at home in the USA, and you can too!

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The 13 Desserts are a Provençal Christmas tradition that have much more to do with laying out a sweet spread for your family and guests to pick from then making thirteen intricate desserts.

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LA POMPE À L'HUILE

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LA BÛCHE DE NOËL

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FRANCOPHILE GIFT IDEA

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LES SANTONS

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SWIPE UP FOR THE FULL RECIPE

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