Tradition: Easter Eggs in France

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A charming fun fact about France involves their unique Easter tradition. In both France and Belgium, it is said that church bells deliver and hide Easter eggs for children. Traditionally, church bells stop ringing for three days prior to Easter, symbolizing a period of mourning for the death of Jesus. During this time, parents tell their children that the bells have gone off to Rome to be blessed by the Pope. On the night before Easter, these bells are said to fly back, dropping eggs for children to find in their backyards. On Easter day, an adult announces "les cloches sont passées" (the bells have passed by), signaling the children to run outside and search for the eggs【10†source】.

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In France, the flower chrysanthemum carries a significant cultural meaning, particularly associated with mourning and remembrance. It's a common practice in France to place chrysanthemums on the graves of loved ones, especially during Toussaint (All Saints Day) on November 1st. This tradition can be traced back to the first official Armistice Day on November 11th, 1919, marking the end of World War I. At that time, President Raymond Poincaré ordered flowers to be placed on war memorials throughout France. Chrysanthemums, being in full bloom during this period, were chosen and thus became closely associated with mourning and remembrance. As a result, it is a cultural faux pas to give chrysanthemums as a gift in France, as they are almost exclusively used for commemorating the deceased【16†source】.

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