Discover Portuguese Christmas traditions, customs and of course, the food!Festive foods like Bolo Rei, Empanadilhas, Sonhos and cultural celebrations. This tag helps learners understand holiday customs, vocabulary, and stories from Portugal’s festive season.
Bem-vindos ao nosso Calendário de Advento 2025! Durante estes 24 dias, vamos celebrar o Natal à portuguesa enquanto praticamos português de forma leve, divertida e com significado. Ao longo do mês vais encontrar jogos, desafios, tradições, momentos de reflexão e até um pouco de cultura, porque o Natal não é só luzes e prendas — … Read more
Boas Festas pessoal! This year’s song is the Portuguese Versionof Silver Bells. It’s called “Um Som Bom”. Lyrics Toca um sino, toca um hinoÉ o Natal a chegar,E no ar há uma estrela a brilhar.Há um som bom, um som bem bom,Que parece falarE nos diz que é o Natal a chegar. Soam bem, (soam … Read more
If you’re in Portugal during Christmas, one of the most meaningful experiences you can have is attending the Missa do Galo (Midnight Mass), or “Rooster’s Mass.” This midnight mass on Christmas Eve is a deeply rooted Catholic tradition, commemorating the birth of Christ and uniting communities in prayer and celebration. The Catholic Significance The Missa … Read more
Must-Know Portuguese Christmas Holiday Phrases Are you dreaming of a unique holiday destination this Christmas? Planning a Christmas Trip to Portugal? Get a few must-know Portuguese Christmas Holiday Phrases in the video down below. My country combines rich traditions, mild winters, and enchanting festivities that create an unforgettable experience! Popular destinations like Lisbon and the … Read more
Sending Christmas cards in Portugal is a wonderful way to share festive wishes and maintain tradition. While it’s less widespread than in the UK or Ireland, many Portuguese still enjoy exchanging cards. Let’s have a quick look at where you can find some and what you can write in them for your Portuguese friends. Where … Read more
For 2023’s Christmas song, I chose one from a live concert, performed in 1997 in Tavira. Interestingly, the author of the lyrics is anonymous but the music was composed by Mozart. The recording is from an old cassette that I’ve tried to put into audio format. It’s the best I could do with amateur audio … Read more
No Portuguese Advent celebration is complete without Christmas trees in Portugal. Our tradition includes setting up the Árvore de Natal (Christmas tree) on the 8th of December, the Day of the Immaculate Conception, a public holiday. Alternatively, some opt for the 1st of December, coinciding with the Day of the Restoration of Independence. Whether a … Read more
Boas Festas, pessoal! It’s that time of the year again, and Portugal comes alive with lights, decorations and nativity scenes. Join me on a delightful exploration of three cherished Portuguese Christmas traditions that add a touch of magic to the holiday season, and learn the appropriate Holiday greetings for Christmas in Portugal! A Consoada🍽️ As … Read more
Olá pessoal! 🎄✨ This month, let’s infuse your Portuguese language learning journey with some holiday cheer! Let’s learn three very useful and common Festive Greetings in Portuguese. Practice when you’re out and about and be sure to let me know about what reactions you got! 🎅🎁 Christmas Greetings Boas Festas This one means “good feasts” … Read more
Vamos entrar no mundo do Pai Natal com o nosso Calendário do Advento 2023: ‘Contagem Decrescente para o Natal’ 🎅✨ Descobre várias expressões e palavras relacionadas com o Natal. Junta-te a nós nesta encantadora contagem decrescente para a Véspera de Natal. Abraça a magia e antecipa a alegria da noite de Natal! 🎁🌟 This calendar … Read more