The French have a variety of traditional dishes that they enjoy during the Christmas season. Some of the most popular include:
1. Roast goose or duck with potatoes, apples, and chestnuts
2. Bûche de Noël, a traditional French Christmas cake made from sponge cake and buttercream, which is shaped to resemble a log
3. Foie gras, a rich, fatty duck or goose liver dish, which is often served as an appetizer
4. Cassoulet, a hearty casserole made with white beans, duck confit, and sausages
5. Crêpes, thin, delicate