Comprehending French Culture And Customs

By Catherine Moore


In different countries all over the globe, people tend to do things in dissimilar ways. Some still observe their cultures which is something everyone should embrace. In France, they still have the French culture and customs being practiced to date. Most tend to associate French with Paris as it is the centre of breath taking architecture, art, fashion and cuisine; this owing to its popularity.

Life tends to be very different outside the Paris city and tends to vary in different regions although the culture is the same wherever you go. Amongst the more than sixty six million people living in this region, it is surprising to note that they share the same language which is French although this varies depending on the regions one is in. The language has been spreading all over the world in the past years.

The marginal languages are typically not spoken by exceptionally lots of people and amongst them is the Flemish talkers, German, Italian for individuals living roughly the frontier of Italy state and France, Catalan, Arabic, Breton, Occitan language, Antillean Creole language and Kabyle. Antillean and Kabyle are recognized to have started off from previous colony of France.

Catholicism is the major religion in this nation. More than half of the population identify themselves with the Roman Catholics. This is according to research that was carried out recently by professionals. The remaining individuals are either Muslims, of the Jewish religion, Buddhists or Hindus. It was noted that many people are not linked to any particular religion. The number is approximated to be eighteen million.

People here tend to take great pride in their government and their nation at large in general. The citizens are usually angered by anyone that tries to speak ill about the nation. There are a section of visitors mostly coming from America who think their treatment towards foreigners is a bit rude. The origin of chauvinism is said to have originated here.

Nobody will forget mentioning of the well-known French cooking. When time for socializing comes, the fare is dished up with wine. They have a propensity of having long dinners. Complex food preparation process and the employ of sauces which are intense is their obsession. Recently they have begun preparing foods which are lighter. They are rapidly moving from traditional means of food preparation to the up to date.

Their clothing is very popular all over the world as it is the heart of high end fashion houses. Majority put on classy wears, are fashionable, professional and refined. Work shops that make clothes provide jobs to over fifteen people each hence is an industry that provides jobs to the locals. Those willing to have custom made wears, all they need is order and it is delivered wherever you need it.

Art is something common here and especially in Paris city. The way they build their structures may it be buildings, bridges is exceptional. The largest museum exists here and is considered as the home of past works of arts that are famous. As for the holidays and celebrations, they celebrate Christmas, Easter, Labor Day, victory in Europe day and the Bastille Day.




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