What are some Christmas symbols in Portugal?

Portuguese Christmas traditions

• 1 – The Christmas Cribs. In Portugal, Christmas means the birth of Jesus.
• 2 – The Consoada.
• 3 – ‘Bolo Rei’ – The King Cake.
• 4 – The Mass of the Rooster.
• 5 – The Christmas Tree.

What do Portuguese do for Christmas?

Portuguese family Christmas The traditional Portuguese Christmas dinner (known as consoada or Ceia de Natal) of bacalhau (cod), special cabbage and potatoes plus a mountain of cakes and sweet things happens on 24th, as does the exchange of gifts and deliveries from Santa/Jesus.

What do they call Santa in Portugal?

Children in Portugal call Santa Claus ‘Pai Natal’. He is believed to bring presents on Christmas Eve either under the tree or in shoes by the fireplace. Although, some families do believe that the presents were brought by baby Jesus and not Pai Natal.

What are the holidays and traditions in Portugal?

While most celebrations are religious in nature, no Portugal holiday is livelier than Carnaval in February.

• Carnaval.
• Holy Week.
• Fatima Pilgrimage.
• Festa de Sao Joao.
• Sintra Festival.
• Praia Grande Beach Games.
• National Agricultural Fair.
• Cascais Festival of the Sea.

Why do Portuguese eat fish on Christmas Eve?

For Christmas Eve, we Portuguese like to have a light dinner, which we call Consoada. On this day, most of us abstain from eating meat, opting instead for fish or seafood dishes. This fish makes an appearance as a snack like in pastéis de bacalhau (codfish fritters) or as a main dish itself.

What do you write in a Portuguese Christmas card?

Be original and write your card in Portuguese!

• Votos de festas felizes!
• Feliz Ano novo – boas saídas e melhores entradas!
• Um feliz Natal, repleto de amor, amizade e alegria!
• Boas festas com muita paz, amor e alegria, são os votos de [o teu nome]
• Feliz Natal e Próspero Ano Novo.

What do Portuguese eat on Christmas Day?

10 Christmas Foods You Must Eat in Portugal

• Bacalhau com Todos – Codfish with all. In Portuguese, Christmas Eve Dinner is called Consoada.
• Octopus.
• Roupa Velha.
• Bolo Rei and Bolo Rainha.
• Rabanadas.
• Sonhos.
• Filhós.
• Aletria.

What are some Portuguese traditions?

Over time, many Portuguese traditions disappeared while others started to emerge. Fado, Galo de Barcelos, the traditional azulejos, the calçada portuguesa, the Rancho are just a few of the elements that shape Portuguese identity and are as important as their traditions!

What is the most important holiday in Portugal?

Official Holidays In Portugal