Christmas

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?

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

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!

Manuel and António chat about their Christmas plans.

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

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 […]

Win a 1 year Premium membership to Practice Portuguese (worth €153!) Send a video to @practice_portuguese on Instagram (as a DM), explaining in Portuguese a festive dish or drink you’ve prepared. You’ll be featured in our 2023 Holiday Party episode, and if your video is our favourite, you’ll win a full year of access to […]

Christmas has come and gone, but the Holiday Party 2022 is just getting started! Rui and Joel celebrate the holiday season with video submissions from our Instagram contest, with some hot wine mixed in for good measure. A special guest will draw the winner (or two?) to find out who wins a free Practice Portuguese […]

Despite Clara breaking half of our decorations, Rui and Joel manage to celebrate the holidays with the help of our members, who share with us their favourite holiday decorations. As you’d expect from us, there are lots of surprises throughout, (and you’ll learn lots of Portuguese without even realizing it!) Obrigado to everyone who generously […]

It’s almost time for the Consoada and Joana and Pedro are already anxious about spending Christmas-time with their quirky family members.

Carolina can’t wait to open her Christmas gifts!

Carolina may have gone too far with the Christmas shopping!

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

We wrap up 2020 with the spotlight on our members from all over the world, as they describe their favourite traditional holiday foods and drinks. You’ll also get to meet more of the Practice Portuguese team (with an appearance from Avó Odete), while our set (and post-rum-cider Joel) start falling apart. A huge “obrigado” to all […]

Matilde and her mother decorate the Christmas tree!

Luís and Carolina discuss their favourite Christmas songs!

Luís and Mariana head to the mall to find the perfect Christmas gifts for their parents!

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.

Before we usher in the New Year, Avó Odete wants to wish you a (belated) Feliz Natal! Recorded on Christmas Eve, Rui’s grandmother reminisces about how she met her husband, and shares her latest crochet projects with her fans. You’ll also learn the names of several traditional sweets and other food served during the holidays.

There’s a story behind Bolo Rei, a colourful cake that is always present at Christmas Eve dinner. Discover the meaning behind each component of this festive treat!

Christmas dinner is a sumptuous meal that brings the whole family to the table for socialization and celebration. Learn more about the treats and traditions of Christmas Eve in Portugal.