4 cool things about Christmas in Brazil

Who likes Christmas and the end-of-year festivities? Come enjoy this time of year and discover 4 cool things about Christmas in Brazil that make the celebration so unique here!

There is no doubt that Christmas is one of the most anticipated times of the year for many people! Whether it is because of the Christmas spirit, the feeling of togetherness that the season brings or even because of the traditional gifts that are part of this tradition, it is undeniable that Christmas is a very special time not only in Brazil, but all over the world.

And as you can imagine, despite having some main points in common when we talk about celebrating Christmas around the world, each country and culture has its own traditions, which makes Christmas a unique celebration for each corner of the world.

That said, it's only fair that we explore together some of the cool things about Christmas in Brazil. In addition to highlighting our country in the face of all the cultural diversity that exists in the world, this information and curiosities are what help Brazil to be such a unique and wonderful country!

4 cool things about Christmas in Brazil

We know that Christmas is a custom. And as we said in the previous topic, each country and culture has its own traditions.

Below, we have separated 4 cool things about Christmas in Brazil for you to discover the most interesting aspects of the celebration here in our country.

Christmas celebrations here in Brazil

You are most likely used to Christmas celebrations happening on the evening of December 24th, with a dinner full of food, drinks and music options and, to end the celebration with a flourish, there is that special lunch on the 25th with what is left over from the dinner, right? 

But know that Brazil is one of the only countries that follows this schedule when celebrating Christmas. Don't worry, we'll explain it to you.

In other countries – like the United States, for example – the celebration is not so focused on the night of the 24th, but rather on the morning of the 25th.

There, families usually consider December 25th as the official date of Christmas. And among the main customs are opening presents – the most anticipated time for children – and having breakfast/lunch with the whole family.

Quite different from what we are used to here, right? In other words, the celebration itself is already one of the cool things about Christmas in Brazil.

The atmosphere is very different from what we are used to seeing on TV.

I think everyone has watched at least one Christmas movie or series, right? And if you have, you must have noticed that the Christmas atmosphere is very different from what we are used to here.

Instead of the traditional cold weather – with snow falling in some cases – Christmas here is marked by high temperatures. 

This happens because, unlike countries located in the northern hemisphere, Christmas here falls at the beginning of summer. In other words, the heat is usually stronger than ever.

Warm weather may not be unanimous – as many people dream of experiencing Christmas in the movies, with cold and snow.

But it is undeniable that the climate during the Christmas season here in Brazil opens up many more possibilities when it comes to entertainment.

While in other countries in the northern hemisphere it is quite common for heavy snowfall and intense cold to occur – which can even make it impossible to leave the house, in some extreme cases – here in Brazil we can find different ways to escape the heat, such as traveling to the beach or even enjoying a pool at home.

Much more interesting than being cold at Christmas, right?

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The festivities that take over much of the country are one of the cool things about Christmas in Brazil.

Ah, the festivities! If there is a people who understand parties, it is the Brazilians!

And when we talk about Christmas parties, we are not just talking about the celebrations and items that are part of the celebration in much of the world, such as the trees or the fairy lights that take over houses and streets. We are talking about more regional parties, such as Folia de Reis.

The festival – which takes place in much of the country between December 24th and January 6th – is marked by parades in honor of the Three Wise Men, figures who, according to the Bible, became known for visiting the baby Jesus shortly after his birth, bringing him gifts.

The parades that are part of the celebration – and take place in places such as Rio de Janeiro, Bahia, São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Goiás and Espírito Santo – are marked by the presence of clowns, revelers and musicians who make up the groups that perform and parade through the streets.

The good old secret friend

Another celebration that is far from being unanimous, but which is still quite fun and had to be on our list of cool things about Christmas in Brazil is the good old Secret Santa.

Although many people are not big fans of this game, the traditional exchange of gifts between family, friends and work colleagues has become a tradition here and is already the face of Christmas celebrations and gatherings in Brazil.

Conclusion

So? Did you agree with our list of cool things about Christmas in Brazil?

As we highlighted throughout the text, some of them are far from being unanimous, but it is undeniable that each one of them is decisive in making our Brazilian Christmas so unique and full of personality!

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