\n How to properly get rid of your Christmas tree, are Christmas cash gifts taxable? Everything that changes in 2026 for foreigners in France, all you need to know about the winter sales, and the cost of French citizenship if you\u2019re not Amal and George Clooney\n <\/p>\n
We start with one of the crucial practicalities of January. With Christmas over and the rush back to work and school officially starting on Monday, here\u2019s how to get rid of your Christmas tree in France \u2014 the right way.<\/p>\n
How to get rid of your Christmas tree in France<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n An envelope containing some euro notes is a common enough gift to find under the tree at Christmas. But should you declare it for tax purposes, as you might at other times?<\/p>\n Do you have to tell the French taxman about Christmas gifts of money?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Here\u2019s what changes for everyone living in France this month.<\/p>\n What changes in France in January 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n In fact, it\u2019s not just a new month that\u2019s started, but a whole new year. From new rules on French language tests and civics tests to changes in travel, healthcare and museum entry prices, here\u2019s what changes for foreigners living in France in 2026.<\/p>\n Everything that changes for foreigners in France in 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n France\u2019s government mandated 2026 winter sales start in early January. Here\u2019s what you need to know about the sales season \u2014 including your consumer rights before you hit the stores in search of bargains.<\/p>\n