Christmas in Brazil © Christina Bainbridge

Hello! I am Papi Noel, the Santa Claus of Brazil. You just caught me as I was getting ready to visit the good children of Brazil for Christmas. Come along! You can help me deliver their goodies!

It is so hot here! I’m glad I am wearing my silk suit! It keeps me cool.

In Brazil, families enjoy putting out nativity scenes that show baby Jesus lying in a bed of straw. There is one in front of the next house we will be stopping at!

Now we’re moving on to a large city. Look at the “tree of light” this city has created for Christmas. How lovely!

I have one more exciting thing I want to show you. Many cities in Brazil celebrate Christmas by lighting off fireworks! Let’s watch the display!

My night is almost over, but the children of Brazil will get gifts again. Children who have been extra good will get gifts from the Three Wise Men on January 6.

Well, I need to continue delivering gifts to good girls and boys! I hope you enjoyed your tour of Brazil at Christmas! Boas Festas!