Want to execute this new vision in your own home? Here is the cheat sheet for the Nouveau Réveillon:

The Bûche de Noël (Yule log) has undergone a radical transformation. The sponge cake roll with buttercream is now considered démodé (outdated). Part 2 New is all about the Haute Pâtisserie Yule Log.

“After the Feast, the Laughter”

French families don’t just fall asleep after eating. They play:

“The rule: No phones. Only trash-talking and second helpings of bûche.”