Tag: Christmas Eve

By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As the end of the year approaches, Christmas seems to be everywhere in Rio, from the shopping malls' lavish holiday decorations to the shining Christmas lights hanging from Carioca's apartments....

By Fiona Hurrell, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Although not as prevalent as it is in the Northern Hemisphere, Christmas remains an important tradition for the Cariocas (Rio natives) and, despite a few differing customs, food and festivity...