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Favorite Christmas Recipe

Posted by Rachel

The holidays are quickly approaching, and Christmas is the major summer holiday before New Year’s and Carnival in Brazil.

For today’s interactive feature, the question is: What is your favorite Brazilian Christmas recipe? It can be for the main course or dessert, or a drink.

Leave a comment here!

 

Favorite Brazilian Team

Posted by Rachel

For today’s interactive question, we’re going to talk about futebol. I realize this can sometimes be a dangerous question, but which is your favorite Brazilian soccer team? (I.e. Flamengo, Corinthians, Internacional, Cruzeiro, etc).

Let’s hear from you!

 

Brazilian News Outlets

Posted by Rachel

Today, for today’s interactive feature, the question is: what Brazilian news outlets do you use to get your news about Brazil? They can be TV, print, or online.

I use Estado de Sao Paulo and G1, as well a number of Brazilian blogs that often have links to breaking or recent news stories. I also check Folha de Sao Paulo, on UOL. Globo News has good news videos and live news broadcasts.

What about you?

 

Are you going?

Posted by Rachel

For today’s interactive feature, the question is: do you plan on attending the 2014 World Cup and/or the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil?

Sure, it’s a long way off, but I know a lot of people who are already set on attending one event or the other. Are you one of them? If you’re on the fence or considering going, how much would you be willing to pay for tickets to the games? (i.e. $100 for a preliminary soccer match, $250 for track and field, etc) Would you prefer to go to Rio de Janeiro (in the case of the Olympics) or would you prefer to visit Salvador, São Paulo, or Manaus (in the case of the World Cup, though the finals will take place in Rio)?

 

Rio de Janeiro vs. São Paulo

Posted by Rachel

One sure way to get Brazilians and Brazilophiles talking is by asking the controversial question: which city do you prefer, Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo? So for today’s interactive feature, that’s the question at hand!

The question isn’t intended to imply that one city is better than the other (although some people from each city have that opinion). It is simply a question about personal preference: the beach vs. the urban center, outdoor sports vs. cultural sites, etc.

It’s a tough question, but I want to hear from all of you!