This is the time of year when France goes into a deep slumber. This time of long sleep is punctuated by Fêtes such as Noël, Epiphany (coming of the Three Wise Men on January sixth), and lately Valentines' Day.)
But long-cooked meals and intimate gatherings are also looked forward to in these long nights.
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When the weather turned cold and rainy in October, ready or not, we moved into our house after waiting so long.
Much of our belongings are in storage, until we can oil our shelving, kitchen, and finish space for storage on site and closets.
We found it! Nous l'esperons (We hope).
Just a few days after the month-long transportation/energy workers strike was joined by teachers, district nurses and lawyers (and the police were going to protest), President Emmanuel Macron’s government began to fold.
While a lot is made of the strikes shutting France down during Christmas week, it is interesting to note that it is a reaction to the latest moves by Macron against the working classes. And there are broad swathes of the country not really feeling the strikes at all.
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