Latest news and stories about christmas in Portugal for expats and residents.
A conspiracy theory is circulating on social media claiming that Christmas celebrations were cancelled in several schools across the country 'to avoid offending Muslims'. But the narrative is conspiratorial — and false.
For the fourth consecutive year, Helping Hands Algarve (HHA), in partnership with Amigos do Museu in São Brás de Alportel, successfully carried out their annual Christmas project to collect and The post Algarve groups collect “record” 400 gifts for needy children appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Crowds of all ages turned up in droves for ‘Carols on the Cliffs’ on the Thursday before Christmas. Carvoeiro saw more than 450 people gather at the amphitheatre behind the The post Keeping traditions alive – Carols on the Cliffs in Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Pertinent questions and lingering doubts answered by wine journalist José Augusto Moreira.
Despite the festive season, the GNR personnel remained on duty to safeguard the public, especially through traffic checks and enforcement on the roads.
At 23:00, the Patriarch of Lisbon made several appeals during his Christmas message.
Christmas is celebrated mainly in countries with a Christian tradition. But even in Dubai the Christmas spirit is felt.
On the night when unity is expected, a single awkward remark can make the Christmas Eve meal fall apart. How can you handle family tensions that seem to resurface every year?
To buy fresh produce for the Christmas Eve dinner, some people leave their shopping until the morning of Christmas Eve.
People often say that tradition isn’t what it used to be, but where does the tradition of celebrating Christmas come from? Is it a Christian festival or more a Christianised version of Roman and pagan celebrations?
Joaquim Rosa is the creator of this work, featuring highly detailed scenery. He began with the idea in 2021 and has increased the number of pieces every year; this Christmas the nativity has reached eight thousand pieces.
Christmas is the most popular (and universal) festival in the Christian calendar, even though it is less central in the liturgy than Easter. But where does the tradition come from? And what is its relationship with the solstice celebrations?
Family gatherings at Christmas can play a decisive role in shaping voting intentions.
F-16 fighter jets from the Portuguese Air Force will carry out flyovers in selected areas as a gesture to wish residents a Merry Christmas.
Are children receiving too many presents? What is the ideal number of toys? Has Christmas stopped being a time for gatherings and become an exercise in consumption?
At Christmas, memories are made. Nutritionist Mariana Chaves highlights the importance of coming together around the table and how this helps foster empathy and emotional bonds among everyone.
Santa Claus swapped his sleigh for a bicycle in an initiative that has been running for more than 20 years.
British model shares a post that leaves followers open-mouthed.
As an aperitif or with dessert, Port wine is a Christmas tradition. And historic wines are being released onto the market.
For João Pedro Gomes, although the king cake still appears on Portuguese tables, fewer and fewer people are eating it.
The challenge is to use AI without replacing the affection that gives Christmas its soul.
Home News Madeira Christmas weather forecast – with highs of 21°C Madeira Christmas weather forecast – with highs of 21°C The Madeira archipelago is expected to experience a low probability of precipitation on Monday, a situation that will change from Tuesday afternoon onwards, with periods of ra
Within Angolan communities in Portugal, Christmas is a family-centred festival, where the focus is on people and on sharing ‘cabrito’ — the traditional young-goat dish.
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The actress from Setúbal talks about a Christmas centred on sharing, empathy and time with family.
The new CMTV star says her daughters 'gained a closer understanding of the reality we all live in' when they accompanied their mother to the Comunidade Vida e Paz event.
The new face of Medialivre spoke to the magazine Vidas about Christmas with her family, the upbringing of her daughters, future projects, romances and heartbreaks, and life after 40.
Anna, Artyom, Margo, Sungmin Lee, Irma, Margo and Hugo live in Portugal, but their origins from different parts of the globe mean they celebrate Christmas with different traditions, cuisine and, in some cases, on different dates.
The president of the Portuguese Episcopal Conference hopes that Christmas will “awaken in everyone's heart” the “desire to build a fairer society where respect for human dignity prevails.”
The Community Life and Peace has launched a fundraising campaign for the annual Christmas celebration with homeless individuals, providing health services, citizenship support, clothing bank, meals, and entertainment.
