December 26—What a celebration! Claude Leroy came to our place Monday morning, and we had a happy reunion. Then at 5 p.m., we all went to his house and did a traditional réveillon. It was formidable! Started to eat around 7:30, and we were still eating at 4 in the morning. Played dominos, listened to records, sang, and rejoiced together. The family opened Christmas presents. We were all impressed with the ones that came from America, and much gratitude was expressed.
Then we ate some more! this [227] time at Davirons’. Again, very delicious. Each of these Christmas feasts followed the traditional pattern: oysters (huitres—raw, of |
Here’s where you go to get oysters and snails to eat. This shop is near the Mission Home in Paris, but they look much alike, all over.
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