Traditional French Christmas Food Treats- Any suggestions?

[Dylanpickle]

Bit of a niche question but.....for the last lesson before Christmas our Adult French Class is having a Christmas themed drinks, snacks and games lesson (we are all going to contribute something.)

I'd like to take something very traditional, that we wouldn't really have in the UK. Any ideas for something a bit different that would be either easy to make or available online?

So far I have thought about some marron glacé or nougat, or possibly making a Bûche de Noël or some chocolate mendiants. But wondering if they are different enough? What are the Noël must haves in France?

I don't know any French people in real life to ask, so any suggestions welcome. Merci beaucoup!

Forgot to say that Ocado stocks loads of Picard frozen canapé packs.

Thank you everyone for great suggestions- much appreciated.

I've started looking for some recipes, and got some fresh ideas. As a Francophile I certainly agree Champagne is a must!

I have seen recipes for both Cougnou and Galette des Rois which both look fab, I like the idea of getting some little fèves too.

I thought making my own chestnuts would be complicated, but that recipe looks quite simple, just drying time.

It's also been really enjoyable researching the different traditions too.

DH's family always have onion soup on Christmas Eve. Yum!