French Holidays & Traditions (Curious Histories)

If you are intrigued by French culture and curious about the history behind French traditions this book is for you. In it youll find a selection of short stories written in a lively style which often reveal little-known but always fascinating facts about French customs. Would you like to know: - Why people have fish on their backs on April 1st? - How the Bastille was taken down? - Who collects teeth from under childrens pillows? - Which sport honours the memory of a girl called Fanny? You will discover the fascinating stories behind these and other French traditions. French Holidays & Traditions is made up of twelve chapters - one for each month of the year and each chapter contains one or two stories. These stories might relate to a holiday observed during that month or they could relate to a tradition which may not be associated with any particular date. Then at the end of each chapter you will find a list of holidays and observances for that month. A handy reference for a monthly dose of French culture.