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Feliz Natal – Portugal's tree-stealing soldiers
In the latest instalment of our "Christmas traditions across Europe" series we look towards the south and wish you Feliz Natal!
by Line Eskildsen
Contrary to Spanish children, who have to wait until the January 6 before getting their Christmas gifts, Portuguese kids get theirs on December 25, and some might even get a couple on Christmas Eve. It is common for religious families to attend the traditional “Missa do Galo” (Rooster’s mass) held at midnight between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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