The Bûche is one of those quintessential Christmas food and traditions enjoyed in many countries, not just in France.

 Its origins take us back to the ancient Rome festivities of Saturnalia, with a detour via the 11th-century Vikings and Paris and the cavemen in Lascaux.

Grab your fave beverage and snack, get comfy by the fire, let's dive in and lets find out what story lies behind this iconic cake.


©Florence Vitel 2022
Written, hosted, mixed and produced by Florence Vitel
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Credits : 
Music  and SFX sounds: 
 *under Creative Commons License
Netherworld Shanty by Kevin Mc Leod
Schola Gregoriana - Antiphona et Magnificat
Offenbach -  Orpheus in Underworld Overture (La vie Parisienne )

 *orange free sounds
Tchaikovsky : Nutcracker Song, by Alexander 

*Videvo under license : 
Tchaikovsky Classics 2  - Troika November Op
Fire 6083
Windstorm 6060
Birch Run
Spinning Magical Trills Fairy Dust
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