April 11, 2015

Funeral of cod

Holidays and events in Portugal Every year, like all Christians, the Portuguese celebrate Easter. True, not quite usual. The local Easter, celebrated for several days, is perhaps the most fun in the world. Across the country, people participate in carnival processions, dance and treat each other.

June 12, 2015 - June 14, 2015

Feast of St. Anthony

Feasts and events in Portugal On the feast day of St. Anthony, the patron saint of Lisbon, the Portuguese capital seems to be going crazy about sardines. The winding streets and steep alleys of Alfam, the old quarter of the city, are filled with the smell of sardines, which are grilled on the street next to houses and restaurants.

December 31, 2015

New Year in Portugal

Holidays and the events of Portugal New traditions are different, and join them better in their homeland. Therefore, for those who dream of eating twelve lucky grapes on the New Year's Eve, it's better to go to Portugal for this.

In Portugal, any event, even insignificant, can become a reason for the holiday, with music, dances and traditional parties. Before the New Year, windows are shined to the shine, and on the holiday dance, gifts are exchanged, and straw straw-stuffs are stolen in the pastures - a symbol of the old year. January 1, Portuguese wash all mirrors to attract happiness and luck.

Grapes in Portugal - a symbol of health and family hearth, so in the New Year's Eve with every stroke of the clock, it is customary to eat at the grapes, making a wish, all at will for each month of the year .

January 6 costumed processions and theatrical performances meet the Catholic Epiphany (the Holiday of Three Kings). In February, a carnival week begins in Portugal, and all events are clearly arranged by the day - the days of incendiary dances alternate with the processions of clowns. In some parts of the country after the carnival, women dress up in witch suits and dine in a tight circle, men are not allowed to such feasts.

In February, a carnival week begins in Portugal, with all events clearly spelled out by day - the days of incendiary dances alternate with with processions of jesters.

On Easter the churches are decorated with white flowers. After the festive mass, accompanied by stunning music, the Portuguese wait for a festive dinner, where the main dish is a sweet fular cake decorated with boiled eggs. On the streets there are flower parades and processions with torches. One of the main public holidays, Freedom Day, is celebrated on April 25, in memory of the Red Carnations Revolution. Among the noisy festivities is a constant bullfight, bloodless, unlike the Spanish.

On the Feast of Great Melting on May 1, people decorate houses and boats with wreaths of flowers and have fun. The day of the sea man on May 7 is met with music, dances and costumed processions on the coast. May 13 is declared the Day of the Mother of God of Fatima, and May 18 is the International Day of Museums.

The most important holiday in Portugal is Christmas (Natal).

The State Day of Portugal, June 10, coincides with the date of death of the national poet Luis Camoes. On June 13, the Portuguese celebrate Saint Anthony's Day, the patron saint of marriages, guessing at their loved ones and giving them gifts. On the day of the summer solstice, called the Nativity of John the Baptist, bonfires are burning all over the country and fireworks are being launched.

June 29, traditionally, people's fairs and processions celebrate the Day of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. August 14 is memorable for many as the Day of the Portuguese bullfight, after which the bulls are returned to the pen. It is interesting that the bullfight is very popular among girls.
In early autumn in Portugal there is a noisy Wine Festival. Folklore dances and tasting of the famous Madera are delayed for a week.

With great attention, the Portuguese refer to the Catholic holidays, on September 8 they celebrate the Nativity of the Mother of God. And already on October 1 with pleasure celebrate the International Day of Music. Everywhere in the cities you can hear Fado - Portuguese romances, performed on "portgezo", 12-string guitar. October 5 is the Day of the Republic, December 1 - Independence Day. All Saints' Day traditionally falls on November 1.

Christmas (Natal) in Portugal is the most important holiday. Firs usually put artificial, and on the eve buy a Christmas flower Planta de Natal with red leaves. The holiday is celebrated in the family circle, an indispensable attribute of the festive table is boiled cod and turkey stuffed with chestnuts. The schoolchildren during this period come Christmas holidays. Noisy festivities with fireworks on St. Sylvester's Day, December 31, are delayed all night.