Christmas Cultures

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Christmas in Brazil

In Brazil, Father Christmas is called Papai Noel. Many Christmas customs are similar to U.S.A. or U.K..

Favourite Christmas foods in Brazil include will be chicken, turkey, ham, rice, salad, pork and fresh and dried fruits.

Many people start the Christmas celebrations on Christmas Eve with fireworks and a big churrasco (BBQ).

Sometimes children leave a sock near a window, if Santa Claus finds you sock, he'll exchange it for a present!