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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
Dec 62 min read
Le Jour St. Nicolas: The Holiday Season Kickoff
December 6th is Le Jour St. Nicolas (St. Nicolas Day) across much of Europe. In France, St. Nicolas Day is celebrated in the regions in...
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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
Nov 223 min read
Tourtière: A Meaty History of the “Pork Pie”
Tourtière is as Québécois as apple pie is American. Well, actually it’s probably even more Québécois, considering that apple pie...
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Ashley Komelan
Oct 112 min read
The Influence of French Cinema in the USA
French cinema has made a big impact on the United States, influencing not only filmmakers but also the way American audiences think about...
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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
Oct 42 min read
Remembering & Reflecting: The Story of Orange Shirt Day
Each year on September 30th, Canadians come together to observe Orange Shirt Day, a powerful occasion dedicated to raising awareness...
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Ashley Komelan
Aug 293 min read
The Art of French Pastry: Secrets from the Masters
French pastry is more than just a treat; it's an art that has been perfected over centuries, showcasing the elegance and skill of French...
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Ashley Komelan
Aug 93 min read
Living Like the French: A Guide for Americans on Vacation in France
Visiting France is a dream for many Americans. While seeing famous landmarks and tasting delicious food is a big part of the trip, there...
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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
Jul 194 min read
Vanilla: A Global Flavor
Vanilla is often regarded as one of the most basic – and sometimes boring – flavors. However, the flavor and the bean it comes from have...
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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
Jul 52 min read
Lavender in Provence: Beauty in the South of France
As the calendars shift to July, many of the French people are focused on three things: upcoming snap elections, their celebration of...
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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
Jun 272 min read
Canada Day
On July 1st, the night sky across Canada will be lit with fireworks as the country celebrates “Canada Day.” The holiday celebrates the...
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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
Jun 147 min read
D-Day, De Gaulle, and Dignity: The Role of French Resistance in WWII
Two weeks ago, leaders of the former Allied forces (among other world leaders) gathered on the beaches of Normandy to celebrate the 80th...
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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
May 312 min read
Sapeurs: The Congolese Fashion Movement
On the Streets of Brazzaville and Kinshasa A typical day on the streets of Brazzaville is a crowded scene. Taxis, motorbikes, and...
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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
May 52 min read
Tulips Take On Ottawa
Tulip Festival The harsh months of winter have left the people of Ottawa, Canada’s frigid capital city, looking for any sing of Spring....
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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
Apr 53 min read
Miel: Un Produit Précieux
Buzzing Through History The area that is now France was once Gaul, inhabited by ancient Celtic peoples. For the Celts, bees – and...
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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
Feb 92 min read
Out in the Bayous: Mardi Gras in Cajun Country
Cajun Country When we think of Francophone culture in Louisiana, New Orleans and Mardi Gras are often in front of our minds. But the...
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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
Feb 24 min read
L’amour Francophone: From Valentine’s Day to Marriage
Origins of Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Major retailers have been stocking up for months on chocolate gift...
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pranavivedula4
Oct 6, 20232 min read
The Truth About Vodou
Debunking Vodou: Examining Haitian Religious & Political Tradition Vodou, alternately spelled voodoo or vaudou, is frequently depicted as...
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Jasmine Grace
Jul 21, 20232 min read
Legends and Monsters of West Africa
This week, once again we will feature an addition to the Legends + Monsters series, this time focusing on tales from West Africa. There...
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Jasmine Grace
May 25, 20232 min read
Legends and Monsters III
This edition of Francophone Legends and Monsters will feature creatures from Brittany, France, and Lake Memphremagog in Québec. One is...
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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
Mar 16, 20232 min read
Cabane à Sucre: A Québecois Legacy
Beginnings of the Cabane à Sucre Cabanes à Sucre, or sugar shacks, are small cabins or groups of cabins located in Eastern Canada and...
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Jasmine Grace
Jan 6, 20232 min read
2022 in Review
2022 has come to an end, so we wanted to look back at many of the things that we’ve learned, and remember many of the events that have...
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