Christmas in Brazil

In Brazil , Santa Claus is called Papai Noël. Many Christmas customs are similar to the ones in the USA or UK. Favourite Christmas foods in Brazil include chicken, turkey, ham,rice, salad, pork and fresh and dried fruits. Many people start the Christmas celebrations on Christmas Eve with fireworks and a big churruso which is a BBQ. Sometimes children leave a sock near a window. If Papai Noël finds your sock, he'll exchange it for a present!!