A traditional Buche de Noel was among the many delights at our annual holiday buffet held in December.
OUR HOLIDAY BUFFET will take place on Saturday, December 14th at 1PM at the home of Evelyne and Strother Purdy (34 Black Snake Lane, Bridgewater). We will need an RSVP by December 10th by email, Paypal, or by calling 203-707-0710.The cost is $25 per member and $30 for non-members. Come and share the holiday spirit à la Francaise in front of a roaring fire in a lovely country setting.
French pride was abundant as we celebrated Bastille Day with wine, good food and good company in anticipation of the French win in the World Cup. 
Fellow Francophones gathered to celebrate winter with a glass of cidre and a freshly prepared crepe made by our expert chef, Rich Stoops.
There are many different traditions that surround the holiday of the Chandeleur. Though La Chandeleur is often associated with the Catholic holiday Candlemas, the lighting of candles, it actually comes from pagan traditions. Some say Chandeleur celebrates the return of sunny days in the winter, compared to our celebration of Ground Hog Day, the crepes symbolizing the sun, others believe that using flour left over from the harvest ensures prosperity in the coming year.
There is also the traditional coin ritual: if you flip a crepe while holding a coin in the other hand, you and your family will not have to worry about financial difficulties.
Special thanks to Micheline for hosting this delightful winter’s day.
Click here for a look back at our event.
On January 7th, we celebrated the peak of the holiday season in the Christian tradition, the commemoration of the arrival of the three kings with gifts for the newborn Jesus. The traditional Epiphany galette, or king’s cake, which dates back to Roman times, will be served. Secretly hidden in this cake will be a treasure that will raise its finders to the level of royalty.
Here are some photos from this event that took place at our Alliance Française Center in Southbury
Gather with fellow Francophones in celebrating winter with a glass of cidre and a freshly prepared crepe made by our expert chef, Rich Stoops.
There are many different traditions that surround the holiday of the Chandeleur. Though La Chandeleur is often associated with the Catholic holiday Candlemas, the lighting of candles, it actually comes from pagan traditions. Some say Chandeleur celebrates the return of sunny days in the winter, compared to our celebration of Ground Hog Day, the crepes symbolizing the sun, others believe that using flour left over from the harvest ensures prosperity in the coming year.
There is also the traditional coin ritual: if you flip a crepe while holding a coin in the other hand, you and your family will not have to worry about financial difficulties.
Whatever your traditions, please join us at the Baker residence for a delightful winter’s day. Scheduled for February 11th. (Snow date, February 25th, at 2pm).
Members $10.00, Non-members $15.00
A RSVP is required by February 7th.
If paying by check, please send your payment to:
AFNWCT, 1 Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301, Southbury, CT 06488
Reservations can also be made at the website: www.afnwct.org
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