How Do You Prepare A French Christmas Eve Feast?
In France, families gather together after Midnight Mass to partake of a late-night feast called the reveillon. Step 1 Remember that while this special meal is similar to the one served on Christmas day, it is also more intimate. Step 2 Begin preparing the meal well in advance, since this is considered the most important feast of the season. Step 3 Limit your guest list to close family members, as is typical in France. Plan to exchange gifts with them as part of this event. Step 4 Make pea or garden vegetable soup, which is a traditional part of the meal. Step 5 Consider serving foods such as goose, turkey, oysters or pâté. Step 6 Bake or buy a variety of pastries to serve for dessert. Step 7 Offer candied or fresh fruit to your guests. In particular, apples and grapes are often served at Christmastime. Step 8 Prepare a Yule log or bûche de Noël, which is a type of cake in a log shape. Step 9 Serve wine with the meal.
