Mistletoe in French is called gui. This ball of vegetation that grows high in trees has been considered magical since ancient days…

Margo Lestz – The Curious Rambler
Bringing History to Life
Mistletoe in French is called gui. This ball of vegetation that grows high in trees has been considered magical since ancient days…
Even though some of the American/British folkloric characters don’t come to France, you’ll be happy to know that the jolly old man in the red suit does. Of course, he goes by a different name: in France he’s known as Père Noël, or Father Christmas.