The lodge is heated to a tropical 24°C (75°F) via underfloor heating and a massive stone fireplace. But the real genius of the is the "staggered thermal rhythm."
The gift exchange here follows a tradition called Le Secret Nu (The Naked Secret), a variant of Secret Santa . The lodge is heated to a tropical 24°C
A chilled glass of Champagne or a warm Vin Chaud (mulled wine) scented with cinnamon and star anise is served to toast the start of the festivities. The Pre-Feast Rituals In France, Christmas is about the senses. The Pre-Feast Rituals In France, Christmas is about
, an elaborate multi-course meal on Christmas Eve that can last until the early hours of the morning "Cold food plus naked bodies equals blue lips
The second part of the series promises to dive deeper into the celebrations, including a special Christmas mass, a festive dance night, and the closing dinner where everyone comes together one last time to share in the joy of the season.
"We cannot serve cold salmon," Dominique laughs, his belly bare over the stove. "Cold food plus naked bodies equals blue lips. We serve heat ."
Guests arrive, shed their heavy winter coats and layers, and immediately embrace the social equality that nudism provides.