Les Sabots du Petit

Albert . . . d"* après François Coppée 25 Conte de Noël To many French children Christraas raeans three things: the midnight mass, the réveillon or feast after the mass, and the arrivai of Petit Noël, the Christ-child, who brings présents to ail children who hâve been good and obedient. Shoes are placed before the fireplace with the hope that Petit Noël will fill them with ail the longed-for gifts.