The end-of-year celebrations represent a period when the economic fabric, community life as well as the private and family sphere come together in a common dynamism.
The end-of-year celebrations are a period when the economic fabric, community life, as well as the private and family sphere come together in a collective dynamism.
December and January are punctuated by moments of conviviality, the distribution of gifts, but also family reunions marked by joyful intergenerational migratory movements, all in a festive setting, both in public urban spaces and in shop windows.
The municipality, in this spirit, actively contributed to this dynamic, in particular with the Christmas village installed in front of the town hall and the Christmas window competition. This competition is part of a broader desire to preserve and develop local businesses and services, a challenge shared by consumers, local authorities and professional chambers, in the face of the rise of online commerce platforms. . The windows and the reception of traders thus contribute to this objective.
-Creative traders
Of course, Christmas is at the top of the significant events of this period (Epiphany, Carnival, Valentine’s Day, Easter, May 1st, Mother’s Day, Grandmother’s Day and Grandfather’s Day, as well as other cultural events and solidarity).
On this occasion, Vicquois merchants demonstrate their creativity, and the Christmas window competition, submitted to the vote of consumers, bears witness to this. They are invited to submit a ballot in the dedicated mailbox to choose their favorite windows.
While the tradition of galettes des rois continues until the end of January, the municipal team, led by Mayor Clément Menet and delegated councilor Sophie Bauduin, unveiled the 2025 winners and presented the diplomas and trophies. Three winners were recognized: Justine Dutrey, for the “La Bonne Petite Souris” boutique, Sylvie Bauduin, in duo with her daughter Sophie, ambassadors of the “La Mode by Charly” boutique, and Evelyne Petitdemange, winner for the third consecutive year with its eponymous bakery and pastry shop, which earned the creation of a special prize.
These traders carry out their profession with a professional commitment combined with quality service and local relationships, values that the municipal team actively supports and supports.
