There are a lot of countries in the world that would be interesting to visit. France for one, would be one of those countries. Some of the things that are interesting are the history, ethnic relations, food, economy, and religion.
The history and ethnic relations started when the Gauls lived mainly in France, Gauls are a Celtic-language group, when the Romans conquered territory in the first century B.C.E. (Before Common Era). It taking place over several centuries and resulted in the emergence of the modern nation. Combination of the cultural influenced the Gauls, Romans, and Franks. The term “France” comes from the Franks. The area known as the kingdom of France, Hugh Capet is ruled it and his descendants. In 843 established the kingdom …show more content…
Wine and cheese are important sources of their national pride that also reflects regional differences. Agricultural economy is important in France. There has recently been concern about the quality of engineered food and a rejection of foods that were genetically altered. Children eat snacks after school or quarter hours. Children also began to drink wine that is diluted by water during family dinners. The wives and mothers do most of the daily food preparation even if both spouses are working full-time. Women who feel pressed for time are needed to prepare wholesome meals that reflect traditional values. Foods of convenience are becoming more prevalent and fast food is a growing trend. Large family gatherings with dinner parties have more elaborate food preparation and more courses than daily family meals. The holidays have special foods and the elaborate meals are served on Christmas Eve to catholic families who attend midnight mass. Some of the food served is salmon, oysters, turkey, and la buche de noel cake. It is common for families in many rural regions to slaughter a pig each winter to make roasts, hams, pates, sausages, and chops for …show more content…
Secularism attempts to bar any single religion from gaining political control, but does not reject religion. The minister of the interior is also the minister of the religions, an office established to ensure the representation of various creeds. The population of the Roman Catholic Church is about 80 percent. Islam is the second largest religion, and about 15 percent of the population claims the status of a nonbeliever. During the the last fifty years the religious practice has diminished. Less than 10 percent of the population attends church services and the Catholic religion remains dominant. Most parishes began in the country. Most rural villages see the local church building as a symbol of local identity. The Church bells ring to signal wars, weddings, and deaths. There has been struggles of religious belief between Catholics and Protestants. France's history is marked by the religion, especially during the wars of religion in the sixteenth century. During the seventeenth century many Protestants fled, and Louis XIV reinstated their religious rights. In the eighteenth century power and wealth from the French Revolution defined the Catholic Church. In 1905, Church and state were officially separated during the Third Republic. There was a split between the republicans who supported a secular state and anti-republicans, who were
The history and ethnic relations started when the Gauls lived mainly in France, Gauls are a Celtic-language group, when the Romans conquered territory in the first century B.C.E. (Before Common Era). It taking place over several centuries and resulted in the emergence of the modern nation. Combination of the cultural influenced the Gauls, Romans, and Franks. The term “France” comes from the Franks. The area known as the kingdom of France, Hugh Capet is ruled it and his descendants. In 843 established the kingdom …show more content…
Wine and cheese are important sources of their national pride that also reflects regional differences. Agricultural economy is important in France. There has recently been concern about the quality of engineered food and a rejection of foods that were genetically altered. Children eat snacks after school or quarter hours. Children also began to drink wine that is diluted by water during family dinners. The wives and mothers do most of the daily food preparation even if both spouses are working full-time. Women who feel pressed for time are needed to prepare wholesome meals that reflect traditional values. Foods of convenience are becoming more prevalent and fast food is a growing trend. Large family gatherings with dinner parties have more elaborate food preparation and more courses than daily family meals. The holidays have special foods and the elaborate meals are served on Christmas Eve to catholic families who attend midnight mass. Some of the food served is salmon, oysters, turkey, and la buche de noel cake. It is common for families in many rural regions to slaughter a pig each winter to make roasts, hams, pates, sausages, and chops for …show more content…
Secularism attempts to bar any single religion from gaining political control, but does not reject religion. The minister of the interior is also the minister of the religions, an office established to ensure the representation of various creeds. The population of the Roman Catholic Church is about 80 percent. Islam is the second largest religion, and about 15 percent of the population claims the status of a nonbeliever. During the the last fifty years the religious practice has diminished. Less than 10 percent of the population attends church services and the Catholic religion remains dominant. Most parishes began in the country. Most rural villages see the local church building as a symbol of local identity. The Church bells ring to signal wars, weddings, and deaths. There has been struggles of religious belief between Catholics and Protestants. France's history is marked by the religion, especially during the wars of religion in the sixteenth century. During the seventeenth century many Protestants fled, and Louis XIV reinstated their religious rights. In the eighteenth century power and wealth from the French Revolution defined the Catholic Church. In 1905, Church and state were officially separated during the Third Republic. There was a split between the republicans who supported a secular state and anti-republicans, who were