Parentalité, Raising Kids the French Way: Halloween in Paris

Parentalité is a new show about raising kids in France, the French parenting style, and how to balance it while still holding on to our anglophone traditions. 

The show is produced by both Message Paris , an association for English speaking parents and caregivers based in Paris and Île-de-France, and World Radio Paris. 

This episode is all about HALLOWEEN! We talk about French traditions, the Invasion of American Halloween. We talk about the best spooky French movies. Adam Levy tells a scary ghost story set in the Tuileries Gardens of Paris, and we interview Trick or Treaters at Message Paris' annual Spooktackular event. 

In the past 30 years or so, as more English speaking people settle in France, Late-20th-century Halloween traditions have invaded France and are changing the way the autumn season is typically enjoyed. The French traditionally celebrate All Saint's Day on November 1st after generally a two week school break- this holiday is known as “Toussaint," and is a somber observance during which many French families remember their loved ones who have passed on. Some families visit graves. It is a day to remember all saints, both known and unknown. 

Our hosts are Meg Gerner, Rachelle Chapman, and ARBL Murray (Alex Brook Lynn) 

 

Recommendations for a great Halloween in France:

Music Playlist: "peur du noir:" An all-French mix for Halloween from Spiked Candy

 

Films for young kids: A Monster in Paris, Dilili in Paris

Films for older teens: City of Lost Children, Delicatessen

Films for Adults: Raw (Grave), Titane