remember, remember

The 5th November. It's Guy Fawkes night, right? It is. It's also St. Sylvie, my saint or name day. In France, name days are known as a fête and are a very important part of everyday culture. It is still traditional to give a small gift to a friend or family member on their name day. I just happen also to get many fireworks displays for mine. Every day at the end of the weather forecast, that follows the French main evening news, the next day's name day is announced so you can prepare yourself to wish your loved ones well the next day. A really lovely coutume. Check here if your name is of French origin and start marking it in the diary.