For them, Christmas means family reunions and countless Christmas gifts, and of course, the most delicious Christmas dinner. For example, Li Beilei, the deputy manager of the French Tourist Office in Beijing, who is 39 years old, has not spent Christmas in her own home for only three years in her life, and for the other 36 years, she has to go back no matter where she is. In France, the four weeks before Christmas is called "Prelude to Christmas", in these four weeks, people will meet the Christmas spirit and material preparation. During this time, the aroma of spices and wine fills the streets, and the Christmas markets are filled with people who come to buy, even when the night falls and the weather is bitterly cold, the enthusiasm of the people will drive away the cold. Here, Christmas seems to have become not only a religious festival, but one of the most thorough enjoyment in life. Shopping is still the hottest thing in France during Christmas, and you can buy many Christmas gifts for your family and friends. One of the most important things you should buy is a "Christmas manger", a model commemorating the birth of Jesus, which is found in every French home, some even as a family heirloom. In addition, you should go for the most sumptuous Christmas dinner, which most French families go to great lengths to prepare. If you go to Provence, then you have the opportunity to sample a very special Christmas menu with 13 courses, all excellent and delicious. Also, remember to try the chocolate called "truffles", which are only available during the Christmas season. The truffle is called "black gold" by the French and costs more than 500 euros per kilogram, making it the most expensive ingredient in Europe, and is highly prized by French chefs because of its aroma.