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Christmas in Portugal • Portugal is a Catholic country
• Christmas is an important
celebration
• There is a
• Midnight mess
• And Traditional dishes
Symbols
Socks
Christma
s Tree
Creche Midnight mess
Stars Post Cards
Crown Dry fruits
Bells
Candle
Easter
• Easter is also celebrated with
• Chocolate eggs• Easter visits from theparish priest• Easter cakes throughout the country
13th May
• Apparition of the Virgin Mary in
Fátima
• Pilgrimage: people walk to
Fátima from all over the country.
Popular Saints
• St. Antony (13 June) – Lisbon’s patronsaint• St. Peter (24 June) – Porto’s patron saint• St. John (29 June)The celebrations honouring these saints include
bonfires and public balls in villages and towns.
Popular Traditions
Killing the pig for the family’s sustenance
harvesting the grapes
Folklore dances
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