Question

Christmas in France is a classy occasion. But why is it called ‘Noel’?

Answer 1

Hello!
It is pretty confusing but simply put... it has to do with words meaning other words. I’ll give it to you!

In French Happy/Merry Christmas is 'Joyeux Noël'. ... In France, Father Christmas / Santa Claus / St. Nicholas is called Père Noël (Father Christmas). In eastern France he is accompanied by Le Pere Fouettard, a man dressed in black.

So that’s exactly why... if that makes any sense.

Answer 2

Its a festival of Roman origin celebrated every year around christmas time dec 24th - 25th