Christmas In Paris, From 13th Century to 21st.
In France Christmas is celebrated. It may start on the 6th and go until the 25th, or it might only be on the 25th. It really depends on the region of France. During the month of December feasts are had, some in honor of Saint Nicolas. Another feast is down in honor of the kings. The holiday season is used for giving gifts to friends, family, and the poor. The French also have a man who gives treats to good children and spanks children that misbehave.
Speaking of Modern things done in France, the city of Paris has a festival of lights every year. As for holidays long un-celebrated, the French had the Feast of Fools. The Feast of Fools was a day, usually New Years, when they would make fun of the government without prosecution. While this came very close to freedom of speech, the holiday was partially outlawed in the 13th century. It was entirely outlawed in the 15th century though. The celebration had to do with electing false officials for the day. These "officials" were elected as a joke, for they had to look ugly. The ugliest or goofiest person would either be given the role of Pope of the fools or King of fools. A piece of literature that makes mention of this holiday of discrimination is called The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
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