Parties

French customs and habits place a high value on religious festivals as well as historical and patriotic celebrations. Every city and town fills to capacity during Holy Week, Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, when the Last Supper of Jesus is recalled, and Good Friday, when the crucifixion of Christ is remembered. Easter Day, a beautiful day for kids who hunt for the hidden, vibrant, and delectable Easter eggs, begins with the ringing of the bells of all the churches.

One of France's traditions for its July 14 holiday is to decorate the Champs-Elysées in its national colors (blue, white, and red). The President of the Republic leads the commemorative procession. The military is visible both on the ground and in the air as they go from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde, using the renowned jet aircraft that fly over Paris and fly the national flag.

The shooting of fireworks from the Trocadero Palace at the conclusion of that day is another tradition, with spectators watching the display from the Champs de Mars.