Christmas in

BrazilBy: Brit Bass

Christmas Traditions

Brazil is a mix of people

from many different parts of the world, so they have

a mix of traditions.

Presepios and Los Pastores

One tradition is to create a nativity scene or a Presepio.

Many also enjoy a folk play called Los Pastores or “The Shepherds,” with shepherdesses and a gypsy who attempts to kidnap the Christ child.

Papai NoelPapai Noel (Father Noel) is the gift-bringer in Brazil. He lives in Greenland and wears silk clothes because of the heat.

A Warm ChristmasThe weather is very warm in Brazil

throughout all seasons. So, they enjoy many different types of activities.

Christmas DinnerBrazilians have a huge Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve, late at night. They have turkey, ham, colored rice, vegetables and fruit dishes.

The traditional Brazilian Christmas desert is Rabanada, which is French toast.

Missa do GaloMany Catholics in Brazil attend Missa do Galo, or Midnight Mass. It has this name because “Galo” means “rooster” and the rooster announces the coming of Christmas Day!

Decorations in BrazilDecorations may be fresh flowers, fireworks over the cites, and huge Christmas "trees" of electric lights.

Merry Christmas from Brazil!

Feliz Natal!