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French civic exam 2026, History, geography and culture
When is Christmas celebrated?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Multi-year residence permit no. 160
Quand célèbre-t-on Noël ?
When is Christmas celebrated?
Answer. On 25 December.
Le 25 décembre.
Christmas is a Christian holiday that has become a holiday for everyone. 25 December is a public holiday in France.
The official text that proves it
« 25 décembre, Noël : fête religieuse chrétienne devenue une fête célébrée par tous, on décore un sapin et on s’échange des cadeaux. »
25 December, Christmas. A Christian religious holiday that has become a holiday celebrated by everyone, people decorate a tree and exchange gifts.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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