18. CHRISTMAS BONFIREO Madeiro The wood is “stolen” by young boys and girls that have just completed 18 years old.The young people light a bonfire after midnigth mass.
20. We go to our neighbour and sing Christmas carrols …This is “ Cantar as Janeiras” … and then we receive money and sweets. We eat a traditional cake of sweetmeat and nuts: “ King Cake”.
21. Isn’tbeer! CARNIVAL O Carnaval Olé Non I’mTazos oui Hum…what happened to the French flag?
22. CARNIVAL O Carnaval “CARETOS”,a traditional costume at northeast of Portugal Our Comenius Carnival parade!
23. EASTER PÁSCOA The Priest is received for all family in their home.The priest blesses every home
24. APRIL 25 th, “Revolução do Carvos“25 de ABRIL The revolution of 25 April 1974 Brought Democracy to Portugal.
25. OCTOBER 5TH, REPUBLIC DAY5 DE OUTUBRO- DIA DA REPÚBLICA
26. 13th June,Lisbon in party Lisbon celebrates St. Anthony(13th June), with a popular festival: music, dance and sardines
27. JUNE 10th, PORTUGAL NATIONAL DAY AND PORTUGUESE COMUNITIES10 JUNHO, DIA DE PORTUGAL E DAS COMUNIDADES