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Christmas in Portugal

Christmas in Portugal . Portugal is a Catholic country Christmas is an important celebration There is a Midnight mess And Traditional dishes. Symbols. Christmas Tree. Socks. Crown . Dry fruits. Creche . Midnight mess. Bells . Post Cards. Stars . Candle. Easter.

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Christmas in Portugal

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  1. Christmasin Portugal • Portugal is a Catholic country • Christmas is an important celebration • There is a • Midnight mess • And Traditional dishes

  2. Symbols Christmas Tree Socks Crown Dry fruits Creche Midnight mess Bells Post Cards Stars Candle

  3. Easter • Easter is also celebrated with • Chocolate eggs • Easter visits from the parish priest • Easter cakes throughout the country

  4. 13th May • Apparition of the Virgin Mary in Fátima • Pilgrimage: people walk to Fátima from all over the country.

  5. Popular Saints • St. Antony (13 June) – Lisbon’s patron saint • 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.

  6. Some ofourfood

  7. Popular Traditions harvestingthegrapes Killingthepig for thefamily’ssustenance Folklore dances

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