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The first of January - New Year's Day. " le 1er janvier, le jour
de l'an ". The French celebrate New Year's eve with friends
and family just like anywhere in the world.
The first of May, May Day. " le 1er mai, jour de la fte du
travail ". The French do not work on this day and people
offer flowers called "muguet " ( lily of the valley) to friends
and colleagues. Labour unions demonstrate in the streets.
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