Since she was a child, Virginie, from Saint-Georges-lès-Baillargeaux, has celebrated Christmas in a somewhat special way: at her table, there is no “foie gras, salmon, turkey” ; instead, a hearty vegetarian meal. Under the tree, there are no overly sophisticated gifts, but simple, local ones. Around her, a rich assembly made up of her son and her husband and people who, without her, would have been isolated.Virginie, 53, sums up her philosophy as follows: “For me, Christmas is first and foremost a festivity of sharing. Not a family celebration….
Did you know?-Historically, Christmas celebrations varied widely.The modern emphasis on gift-giving and large meals developed gradually over centuries, influenced by Victorian traditions and commercialization.
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