During the holiday season, these values take on a deeper meaning:
The Naked Yuletide: Inside the Modern French Naturist Christmas (Part 1)
We feasted on a terrine de foie gras, served with blinis and a fig chutney. The main course was a chapon —a fat, roasted capon—carved tableside, its juice-drenched meat served with chestnut purée and green beans almandine. The cheese course was a rolling groaning board: a runny Camembert, a blue-veined Roquefort, a nutty Comté. And then came the bûche de Noël , a log cake of chocolate and praline, so rich it required a second glass of Sauternes. During the holiday season, these values take on
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Even during the festive season, standard naturist principles apply with minor winter adaptations: The Towel Rule And then came the bûche de Noël ,
After dinner, the group participates in various activities and games, all of which are designed to promote socializing and fun. These may include:
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Just as in summer naturism, strict hygiene rules apply. Beautifully themed festive towels—often embroidered with holly or snowflakes—are carried by every guest to cover chairs and sofas. The Christmas Eve Rituals: Le Réveillon Naked
The celebration officially kicks off with the Apéro Nu . A long wooden table is laden with champagne flutes, bowls of black olives, smoked salmon blinis, and log-shaped crackers.
Holiday seasons often bring stress regarding food and body image. French naturists find that removing clothing eliminates social competition and fashion anxieties during the holidays.