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Brazilian Christmas Songs

Posted by polyana No Comments
Dec 19 2011

It’s almost that time again! I love Christmas music. In any language.

One thing I do like more about Brazilian Christmas songs that are popular amongst children and well, everyone, is that they’re more focused on what Christmas is actually about and not just Santa Claus, Mistletoe, and Snow (despite the lack of snow here in December…)

Here’s a simple song you can learn if you want to try to celebrate with a little bit of Portuguese this year! Lyrics & Video below :-)

Sinos de Belém

Hoje a noite é bela
Juntos eu e ela
Vamos à capela
Felizes a rezar
Ao soar o sino
Sino pequenino
Vai o Deus menino
Nos abençoar.
Bate o sino pequenino
Sino de Belém
Já nasceu o Deus menino
Para o nosso bem
Paz na Terra pede o sino
Alegre a cantar
Abençoe Deus menino
Este nosso lar

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Boas Festas! 

Brazilian Christmas Songs

Posted by Rachel 3 Comments
Dec 23 2010

It’s Christmastime in Brazil, and you’ll find that some of the holiday songs sound a little familiar! Have a listen to these festive songs and have a great holiday!

Noite Feliz (Silent Night)

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Então é Natal (So It’s Christmas)

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Bate O Sino (Jingle Bells)

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Brazilian Acoustic Version of Noite Feliz and O Velhinho (The Old Man)

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Brazilian Christmas Recipes

Posted by Rachel 1 Comment
Dec 21 2010

Want to add a few Brazilian dishes to your Christmas feast, or just interested in learning about Brazilian cuisine? Take a look at some of these delicious recipes that are popular for the holidays.

Rabanada – Sugared French Toast

Panetone – Milan Fruitcake

Peru de Natal – Christmas Turkey

Pernil de Porco Ao Vinho – Wine-Soaked Ham Hock

Bacalhoada Ao Forno – Oven-Baked Cod

Salpicão de Natal – Christmas Salad

Tender Natalino – Christmas Ham

Pudim de Natal – Christmas Pudding

Bolo de Nozes – Nut Cake

And here’s an entertaining little video about how to make peru de Natal (Christmas turkey):

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Lyrics Practice: Maria Bethânia

Posted by Rachel No Comments
Dec 28 2009

As the holidays come to a close, let’s take an opportunity to listen to a holiday song in Portuguese and follow along with the music. This song is called “Boas Festas,” which as you remember from Friday, means Happy Holidays. Listen to the song and follow along with the words, and then see if you can answer the practice questions.

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Practice Questions

1.  Who is Papai Noel?

2. How do you say “toy” in Portuguese

3. What is a “sino”?

Lyrics

Anoiteceu
O sino gemeu
A gente ficou
Feliz a rezar
Papai Noel
Vê se você tem
A felicidade
Pra você me dar

Eu pensei que todo mundo
Fosse filho de Papai Noel
Bem assim, felicidade
Eu pensei que fosse uma
Brincadeira de papel

Já faz um tempo que pedi
Mas o meu Papai Noel não vem
Com certeza já morreu
Ou, então, felicidade
É brinquedo que não tem

Anoiteceu
O sino gemeu
Agente ficou
Feliz a rezar
Papai Noel
Vê se você tem
A felicidade
Pra você me dar

Eu pensei que todo mundo
Fosse filho de Papai Noel
Bem assim, felicidade
Eu pensei que fosse uma
Brincadeira de papel

Já faz um tempo que pedi
Mas o meu Papai Noel não vem
Com certeza já morreu
Ou, então, felicidade
É brinquedo que não tem

Anoiteceu
Anoiteceu

Feliz Natal!

Posted by Rachel No Comments
Dec 25 2009

Happy Holidays, everyone!

For a quick cultural note: while in the U.S., it’s PC and sometimes safer to say “Happy Holidays,” in Brazil it’s fine to just say “Feliz Natal” (Merry Christmas). You can also say “Boas festas.”

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