Noël en France

France is primarily a catholic country and so it celebrates Christmas or Nöel.  However, there are some French who celebrate Hannukah, Kwanza, Diwali and other season appropriate holidays, according to their religion.

Here is some information on how the French celebrate Nöel.

On the eve of Christmas churches and cathedrals are beautifully lit with candles, church bells are rung and Christmas carols are sung by all present. In cathedral squares, the story of Christ's birth is re-enacted by both players and puppets. On Christmas Eve, after the midnight mass is over, a very late supper known as "Le réveillon" is held.

The food consumed at réveillons is generally exceptional or luxurious. For example, appetizers may include lobster, oysters, escargots or foie gras, etc. One traditional dish is turkey with chestnuts.  The menu for the meal varies from region to region within the country. While goose is the main course in Alsace, it is oysters and pat de foie gras in Paris. In Burgundy it is turkey with chestnuts.  The name of this dinner is based on the word réveil (meaning "waking"), because participation involves staying awake until midnight and beyond.(wikipedia)

Dessert may consist of a bûche de Noël.   The "bûche de Noël", meaning "Christmas Log", is a traditional Yule log-shaped cake specially prepared here for Christmas and is an indispensable part of the grand French Christmas feast.  In Provence, the tradition of the 13 desserts is followed: 13 desserts are served, almost invariably including: pompe à l'huile (a flavoured bread), dates, etc.  [The thirteen desserts are the traditional dessert foods used in celebrating Christmas in the French region of Provence. The "big supper" (le gros souper) ends with a ritual 13 desserts, representing Jesus Christ and the 12 apostles. The desserts always number thirteen but the exact items vary by local or familial tradition.^[1] The food traditionally is set out Christmas Eve and remains on the table three days until December 27.^[2]]

The custom of Christmas tree decoration has never been that popular in France. The use of the Yule log has faded in the country, though in the southern parts a log is burned in individual homes from Christmas Eve until New Years Day. (theholidayspot.com)