Family Fun for All Saints’ Day: Remember a Hero & More!
This All Saints’ Day holiday, take time to both remember and learn with family-friendly activities – from a powerful podcast about justice to classic adventures on screen. France honors the memory of Robert Badinter, a champion of human rights, who passed away on February 9, 2024, and was enshrined in the Panthéon on October 9, 2025 – a meaningful place to visit during your holiday break!
For a truly enriching experience, listen to the “Odyssées” podcast episode dedicated to Badinter. Narrated by Laure Grandbesançon, it’s a story best shared as a family, detailing Badinter’s life and his unwavering fight to abolish the death penalty in France. The podcast traces his roots to a Jewish family from Moldova, tragically impacted by the Holocaust, and explains how this experience fueled his belief that justice should never be based on revenge.It clearly explains the history of abolitionism, key trials like those of Bontems and Henry, and the landmark law passed on October 9, 1981, which ended the use of the guillotine in France.
Beyond this crucial lesson in history and ethics, the holidays offer plenty of lighter entertainment. Cozy up on the sofa with funny and heartwarming children’s programming, indulge in some sweet treats while watching playful “little monsters,” or embark on a swashbuckling adventure battling the infamous Captain Hook. For older children and teenagers,a more in-depth podcast dedicated to Robert Badinter by Léa Veinstein is also available.
