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No crisps, no party games: the unwritten rules of French children’s birthdays
Columnist Samantha David describes the ups and downs of a French birthday party for children
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More amusing place names in France: from Anus and Chitry to Misery
Readers add to the collection
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Vive le roi! All France needs for Christmas is its monarchy back
Columnist Simon Heffer examines the future of republicanism
Mothers still get awards
Your reminder about Mother’s Day ( Connexion , May 2017) said mothers of large families “used to” receive awards. Well, they still do/can.
My mother-in-law received one only a few years ago. The government does not seem to actively or automatically give them out, but a family member or friend can start the process.
Colette Jay, Lot-et-Garonne
