The French tradition La Chandeleur (Candlemas) takes place on the 2nd of February. Actually, it is considered the last cycle of the Christmas celebration. So in religious tradition, Christians were only meant to clear Christ’s manger scene after la Chandeleur. Nowadays, la Chandeleur is mostly known as the day of the crêpes. It’s a day when families and friends all make crêpes and enjoy them together.

Our French students have become chefs de cuisine during the French class. We have celebrated la Chandeleur! French students have learned about the tradition of making pancakes and the recipe. Some students even tried to flip their crêpe! And they’ve made it!

French Teacher Katarina Gubo