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Here children do not hang up stockings but put their shoes outside the houses. Paris Christmas dinner comprises of oysters with small fried sausages, foie gras, sauternes and roast beef or pork or even goose / turkey depending on taste. Not to forget cakes, cheeses and wine are also served at the Christmas Eve in Paris.
The Christian Tree has its origins in medieval eastern France. According to myths, Christmas tree also symbolized the Fall of Adam. A fir tree was decorated with red apples to commemorate Garden of Eden. In late 19th Century, Parisians held the fir tree as a symbol of Christmas.
A Christmas meal prior to midnight mass on Christmas Eve in Paris is called reveillon. Generally it comprises of raw oysters and smoked salmon. At Christmas dinner in Paris dessert is must.
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