Traditions

What do Portuguese people eat for breakfast? Why do we greet women with two kisses on the cheek? And who eats ‘Bolas de Berlim’ at the beach? In this live-recorded episode, Rui and Joel discuss some of Portugal’s most interesting habits.

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?

Discover the heartwarming tradition of the Presépio Gigante in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal.

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

Spring is here, so it’s time to learn about the Portuguese tradition of “Os Maios”!

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to celebrate Easter in Portugal? Portugal is a country with deep Catholic roots, so is a big celebration here. In fact, it’s probably the second biggest holiday after Christmas. Páscoa marks the remembrance of the death and rebirth of .

The Fonseca family is a Portuguese family that celebrates Easter according to the traditional customs. Susana has been cleaning frantically to prepare her house for this special occasion, but not everything will go according to plan.

For many people, Christmas is the most anticipated time of year. Learn more about how this festive time is celebrated in Portugal.

It’s almost that time of the year again! Whether you’re experiencing Christmas in Portugal firsthand or celebrating from afar, we want to share a number of our favourite resources to help you learn and communicate about the holiday season.

Learn about the legend and traditions behind the holiday of São Martinho.

Easter is widely celebrated in Portugal as a time for the family to get together and enjoy an abundance of delicious food. Learn more about the history of the holiday and how it is observed today.

Feliz Ano Novo! Find out how the Portuguese like to celebrate New Year’s Eve.