Christmas in Brazil

We can't say this about many things, but Christmas in Brazil is exactly like Christmas in the States. Yep, right down to the charming reindeer, the obsession with non-existent snow, the fat Santa, and the extreme shopping binges. Honestly, it makes me feel right at home. Some of the words are different, of course. For instance, Santa Claus is Papai Noel, Happy Holidays is Boas Festas, and Merry Christmas is Feliz Natal (though the Feliz Navidad song is still wildly popular). Below are just a couple of our favorite Christmas pics from around Brazil. Enjoy!

Belo Horizonte, Praca da Liberdade

The World's Largest Floating Christmas Tree, Lagoa, Rio de Janeiro