Christmas in Portugal

By: Neil Domico

Map o

f Po

rtugal

The Capitol of Portugal

is Lisbon. Portugal is

near the Atlantic Ocean.

Foods

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Chri

stm

as

On Christmas Day morning, a big

feast is held, called a consoda. In the

early morning hours of Christmas

they enjoy a additional feast. In some

places crumbs are left out for the

health of the Souls.

Tradit

ions

Many families attend Midnight Mass called “Missa do Galo” on Christmas Eve.

Thereupon, they gather around the table and have supper. For dessert they have traditional desserts such as Bolo Rei that

contains little gifts in it.

Santa

in P

ort

ugal

People in Portugal don’t belive in Santa Claus, but the three

wisemen who gave gifts to the baby Jesus. The three wisemen come on January 5 or Epiphany

Eve. Kids leave their shoes out by the windowsill and fill it with

carrots and straw to attract the wisemen’s horses.

Boas

Fest

as

Boas Festas is how you say

Merry Christmas in Portuguese.

Sourc

es

1.Google Images2.

www.theholidayspot.com/christmasworld

xmas/portugal.htm

The E

nd

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