Brazil like Australia, New Zealand and other such countries does not have snowy Christmas because of its location. Brazilians are mixed race people so their traditions of celebrating Christmas are different.
In North Eastern Brazil people make Presepio in churches, homes, and stores during December. Presepio is derived from the word presepium meaning bed of straw. It was the bed upon which Jesus first slept in Bethlehem. People believe that Father Noel also called Papai Noel of Greenland is the gift-bringer in Brazil who visits Brazil in silk clothes.
Christmas Tree Vacations
Christmas feast comprises of turkey, ham, colored rice and vegetables and fruit dishes. Catholics attend Midnight Mass. Christmas Tree is decorated with fresh flowers, electric lights and various tree ornaments. Fireworks illumine night sky at Brasilia, San Paolo, and Rio de Janeiro.
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