C'est l'heure des cadeaux ! Pedantically, if midnight has struck it is in fact Christmas day when the presents are exchanged?

Martin B.Kwiziq community member

C'est l'heure des cadeaux ! Pedantically, if midnight has struck it is in fact Christmas day when the presents are exchanged?


Asked 9 months ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Martin, 

I see what you mean but I don't think in England or the USA you would open presents just after the last strike of midnight, so I suppose it is still technically the evening of the Réveillon and just about Christmas day.

Hope this answers your query.

C'est l'heure des cadeaux ! Pedantically, if midnight has struck it is in fact Christmas day when the presents are exchanged?


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