Category Archives: Celebrations (French)

LA SAINT VALENTIN (Valentine’s Day)

A kiss, a hug, a present, and an “I love you.” It’s Valentine’s Day! This sing-along Valentine’s Day song teaches kids the French words associated with Valentine’s Day. The song, performed by Didier Prossaird, is from Whistlefritz’s CD AU ZOO (At the Zoo). Song “LA SAINT VALENTIN” from the Whistlefritz CD AU ZOO.

BONNE FÊTE, PAPA (Happy Father’s Day)

Happy Father’s Day, Dad! This sing-a-long celebration of fathers teaches French vocabulary for different activities that kids can do with their dads. The song, performed by Laura and Alexandra Prossaird, is from Whistlefritz’s CD AU ZOO (At the Zoo). Song “BONNE FÊTE, PAPA” from the Whistlefritz CD AU ZOO.

LE JOUR DE L’ACTION DE GRÂCE (THANKSGIVING)

Thanksgiving has arrived! The family is all together. What has everyone brought to share? This catchy French children’s song teaches French vocabulary for different kinds of food and members of the family. The song, composed by Didier Prossaird, is from the Whistlefritz CD CARNAVAL.  Song “LE JOUR DE L’ACTION DE GRÂCE” from the Whistlefritz […]

LA FÊTE DES MÈRES (Mother’s Day)

This French Mother’s Day song — “LA FÊTE DES MÈRES” — is a perfect sing-along for young children and school classes to celebrate Mother’s Day. The song teaches children French vocabulary for things mothers do for their children as well as typical Mother’s Day gifts. The beautiful sentiment expressed in the song is a fitting […]

LA CHANDELEUR

What could be better than a day celebrating crepes? That’s exactly what happens on La Chandeleur! La Chandeleur is a fun and tasty French tradition associated with the February 2nd holiday of Candelmas. The French tradition involves the preparation of delicious crepes. This original French children’s song –“LA CHANDELEUR” — teaches kids French vocabulary for […]

LA GALETTE DES ROIS (The Kings’ Cake)

La galette des rois — the “king cake” or “kings’ cake” — is a fun and tasty French tradition associated with the January 6th holiday of Epiphany.  According to tradition, the baker of the cake inserts la fève — a tiny charm or figurine — into the cake and then it is sliced.  The youngest […]

CARNAVAL

It’s time to dance, sing, and have a parade! It’s Carnaval! This high-energy French children’s song — “CARNAVAL” — teaches action words associated with the celebration of the season known as Carnaval. The song, composed by Didier Prossaird, is from the Whistlefritz CD CARNAVAL. Song “CARNAVAL” from the Whistlefritz CD CARNAVAL.

LE JOUR DE L’ACTION DE GRÂCE (THANKSGIVING)

Thanksgiving has arrived! The family is all together. What has everyone brought to share? This catchy French children’s song teaches French vocabulary for different kinds of food and members of the family. The song, composed by Didier Prossaird, is from the Whistlefritz CD CARNAVAL. Song “LE JOUR DE L’ACTION DE GRÂCE” from the Whistlefritz CD CARNAVAL.

Y’A PAS DE FÊTE SANS GATEAU (It’s Not a Party Without Cake)

It’s not a party without cake! This catchy song teaches the French words for grandparents. The song in this clip is “Y’A PAS DE FÊTE SANS GATEAU” from Whistlefritz’s CD ALLONS DANSER. The video is from the Whistlefritz video L’ANNIVERSAIRE DE FRITZI. Song “Y’A PAS DE FÊTE SANS GATEAU” from the CD ALLONS DANSER.Video from […]

L’ANNIVERSAIRE DE FRITZI (Video Trailer)

Aimez-vous les fêtes d’anniversaire? (Do you like birthday parties?) Join the language-learning celebration as Marie and the Whistlefritz kids plan the perfect party for their playful animated friend, Fritzi the mouse. Balloons, cake, presents, and special guests add an exciting twist to learning French in this lively, interactive French immersion program. At a Whistlefritz party, […]