As in many other countries, Christmas is an important celebration and a family gathering, and we hope here in Bourg d’Oisans, is accompanied by lots of snow to complete the scene.
In Christmases past families would have eaten a light meal on Christmas Eve before going to midnight mass after which they would have eaten a hot meal together and opened Christmas gifts. More usually now the Christmas Eve mass is earlier in the evening, followed by a family meal.
The traditional Christmas Day meal lasts several hours and is good opportunity for families to meet together and enjoy each others company. The meal itself traditionally starts with foie gras with toast, smoked salmon, oysters and escargots and is followed with a main course of poultry stuffed with chestnuts and served with french beans and dauphine potatoes. A course of cheese and salad follows before dessert of Christmas log made with chocolate or chestnut mousse.
We cant wait!
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