Christmas tree guide

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La Défense Christmas Market 2026: Chimène Badi and Gospel in Opening Concert

La Défense's giant Christmas market opens on November 12, 2026 in Hauts-de-Seine, with an opening concert by Chimène Badi on the 13th. Its 300 chalets will stay open until December 31, and the new Le Sommet area will remain open until January 3, 2027.
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Christmas 2026 at Galeries Lafayette: the theme and the unveiling date of the window displays.

It’s going to be a riot of color this Christmas at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann! For the 2026 holiday season, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac takes charge of the Paris department store’s decorations and invites us into a quirky tale filled with fantastical characters. But what surprises do the animated windows and the famous tree under the Dome have in store? We’ll know by mid-November.
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Christmas Tree: How long can you keep it up? Discover the traditional dates for taking it down

The holiday season has ended, but the twinkling lights remain and the Christmas tree still stands proudly in the living room: should we keep it a bit longer or start saying goodbye? The timing for taking down the Christmas tree depends as much on tradition as on our personal desire to extend — or not — the holiday magic. Here’s a roundup of the different views on the optimal moment to pack away the ornaments and tinsel for good.