what do the french eat on christmas

The French typically have a traditional Christmas dinner of roast turkey, roasted potatoes, and Brussels sprouts. Other dishes may include leek and mushroom soup, chestnut stuffing, and a variety of desserts like chestnut cream, nougat, and fruitcake. A traditional French Christmas drink is a mulled wine called vin chaud, which is made with red wine, spices, and sugar. The French also enjoy a variety of sweets, such as marzipan, creme brulee, and chocolate mousse. And of course, they always have a glass of champagne to toast to the holiday!