When does Epiphany take place?

the first Sunday after January 1

Why is French independence day called Bastille Day?

troops stormed the Bastille, a medieval fortress/ prison

What is the significance of Chrysanthemums?

they are put on/near graves of loved ones

What is a common prank to do during "le poisson d'avril"?

tape a paper fish to someone's back

What occurs during La Toussaint?

spend time with family and friends, visit special church services, pay respect to the dead

What happens if you find la fève hidden in your piece of king cake?

you get to be king/queen for the day

What is the special food you eat during Epiphany/ La fête des rois?

un gâteau des Rois, une galette des Rois

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Ch2 les fêtes en France

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les fetes en France, bien dit, french II

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1
When does Epiphany take place?
the first Sunday after January 1
the day after Christmas (Dec. 26)
the day after New Year's Day (Jan. 2)
the first day of Spring (Mar. 20)
2
Why is French independence day called Bastille Day?
Bastille was the name of the new leader after the Revolution
Bastille was the name of the captain of the Revolution
troops stormed the Bastille, a medieval fortress/ prison
3
When does Bastille Day take place?
le 14 juillet
le 14 janvier
le 14 juin
le 4 juillet
4
What is the significance of Chrysanthemums?
they are used as centerpieces during the traditional feast
they are used to make a special love potion
they are given as gifts
they are put on/near graves of loved ones
5
What is a common prank to do during "le poisson d'avril"?
change your friend's profile picture to the fish above ^
tape a paper fish to someone's back
leave a fish on someone's doorstep
offer someone chicken nuggets **PSYCHE** they're fish sticks
6
What is a jour ferié ?
a block party
a free day
a national holiday
a religious holiday
7
What occurs during La Toussaint?
spend time with family and friends
visit special church services
pay respect to the dead
go trick-or-treating
8
What is another name for “La fête des rois”?
le Noël
le poisson d'avril
le jour de la Bastille
l'Epiphanie
9
What is the French name for All Saints Day?
Le jour des saints
La fête des saints
Le Saint Valentin
La Toussaint
10
In the U.S., what is the equivalent of "le poisson d’avril"?
Easter
Fish Day in April
the first day of Spring
April Fools
11
What happens if you find la fève hidden in your piece of king cake?
you get to be king/queen for the day
you give it to your best friend
you make a wish
you plant it so a new cake will grow
12
*BONUS* How long are school vacations in France?
one month
one week for all major holidays
two long weekends a month
two weeks
13
What is the special food you eat during Epiphany/ La fête des rois?
un gâteau des Rois
une galette des Rois
des cacahuètes et biscuits
une fève

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