While most of France celebrates Christmas bundled in wool sweaters and scarves, a unique community chooses to ring in the "fêtes de fin d'année" in their birthday suits. The French naturist movement—one of the oldest and most organized in the world—doesn't let a little winter chill dampen the holiday spirit.
Back in the common room of the naturist residence, the tree is up. It is a real pine, decorated with wooden ornaments and LED candles (fire safety is paramount when 50 people are naked and close to a live flame). Under the tree, wrapped presents sit. Note: Wrapping a present for a nudist is normal; the nudist just unwraps it while sitting on a towel. nudist french christmas celebration part 1 nudist naturistl
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A Nudist French Christmas Celebration