Holidays and Special Occasions

Here it is, the annual Practice Portuguese Christmas video. This year, we did something different and had you ask Rui and Joel about… ANYTHING! Obrigado to those who participated and to all of our members who have supported Practice Portuguese for another fantastic year. We hope you enjoy this video! Feliz Natal & Boas Festas! […]

That magical blend of festive lights, bustling crowds, and rapidly declining self-control.

Learn about the Entrudo Chocalheiro tradition that takes place during Carnival in the village of Podence.

It’s time for the annual Practice Portuguese Holiday Party! Grab a cozy drink (jeropiga, anyone?) and join us for some festive fun. This year, Rui and Joel asked: What Christmas Gift do you NOT want to receive? Obrigado to all who participated, and to all of our members who have supported Practice Portuguese for another […]

Join the Practice Portuguese team at their headquarters for a festive “White Elephant” gift exchange. Will they steal “presentes” from each other like savages, or play fair like good little Portuguese citizens?

What’s better than stuffing your face with bolo-rei? Sharing it with friends, of course! Join the Practice Portuguese team as we explore the delicious holiday sweets that make Christmas time in Portugal so special.

Get in the holiday spirit with the Practice Portuguese team as they gather around the Christmas tree to decorate, share their favourite memories, and even belt out some Christmas tunes!

Damiana and Rui chat about what they like to do during different seasons of the year in Portugal. (Recorded in September 2024)

The team celebrates Dia de São Martinho with roasted chestnuts and jeropiga.

Do the Portuguese celebrate Halloween?

Estamos de volta! Returning to the roots of where this all started back in 2013, Rui and Joel are reviving our flagship Podcast! Although we’re releasing video episodes, we’ll also keep our audio-only listeners in mind, so you can subscribe to our podcast feed in your favourite app and listen while on-the-go. In this episode, […]

Join Rui and Joel in their “distraction-free” environment… as they say “tchau” to 2023, in this annual Practice Portuguese Holiday Party! Brave Portuguese learners showcased their homemade holiday recipes for a chance to win a year-long Premium Subscription. A heartfelt “obrigado” to all of you who sent in videos to make this episode possible. Thanks […]