 On November 2, All Souls Day ("La Fête des morts"), the French traditionally bring chrysanthemums to the tombs of departed family members.On November 11, Remembrance Day ("Le Jour de la Commémoration" or "L' Armistice") is an official holiday.Christmas is generally celebrated in France on Christmas Eve by a traditional meal (typical dishes include oysters, boudin blanc and the bûche de Noël), by opening presents and by attending the midnight mass (even among Catholics who do not attend church at other times of the year).