Traditions
Portugal is a country with many and wonderful traditions, most of them with centuries of existence. To know them is to understand and to discover the true soul of the Portuguese people and this is why we are happy to share them with you.
Saint Anthony patron of Lisbon
May 17, 2012 | Clara CamposSaint Anthony patron of Lisbon is celebrated on 13 July with popular festivities like Marchas Populares Parade and the wedding event Noivos de Santo António
Saint Anthony is the saint patron of Lisbon, the Portuguese capital where he was born … Read More
Portuguese Easter traditions
April 4, 2012 | Clara Campos | 2 CommentsPortuguese Easter traditions are unique and reflect the religious devotion of the majority of the country’s people that follows Catholicism.
Portugal is a Catholic country therefore Easter is lived with enthusiasm and devotion.
Year after year the strong religious heritage … Read More
Christmas in Portugal
December 23, 2011 | Clara CamposChristmas in Portugal is all about celebrating the birth of Infant Jesus, family, traditions and, as in all our celebrations, wonderful food.
Christmas in Portugal is rich in tradition. Families gather to celebrate the birth of Christ around the table, … Read More
Singing As Janeiras
December 23, 2011 | Clara CamposSinging As Janeiras is a Portuguese tradition that consists of groups of people singing to their neighbors, whishing them a Happy New Year.
Singing As Janeiras (The Januaries) is a Portuguese tradition that takes place between the 1st and 6th … Read More
Boys Festival (Festa dos Rapazes), a Christmas tradition
December 13, 2011 | Clara Campos | One CommentBoys Festival (Festa dos Rapazes) is one of the most emblematic Portuguese Christmas traditions and a symbol of the Bragança Christmas.
Boys Festival (Festa dos Rapazes) is one of the most emblematic Portuguese regional Christmas traditions and a cultural symbol … Read More
