What do french people eat for desert on Christmas day in France?

French people often have a lavish family meal at Christmas.

Starters could be for example oysters, shellfish or foie gras (may also be cooked into a main dish), or even escargots (snails in garlic butter) for those who like. The main course could be a nice piece of roastbeef, a goose, game meat, or a fine piece of red meat. It is very frequent that the menu will try to include something unusual, either expensive or original. The side serving would be greens and / or fruits, but nothing as ordinary as French fries or rice.

Adults could drink water, fine wine and Champagne , kids would have soft drinks or fruit juice.

Dessert would likely be a nice pastry, like the traditional "bûche de Noël", a log-shaped Christmas cake, or a Bavarois (a light fruit mousse).

The party and the meal itself are called "le réveillon" (the same name is used for New Year's eve party).

Joyeux Noël!