As a vast country of multiple cultures and ethnicities, Brazil has many traditions and customs that even some of the new Brazilians who immigrated in brazil are unaware of. It is these quirks that make Brazil so rich and charming that only locals or those who have spent some time there can truly understand these particular customs.
carnival
Brazil may have Catholic roots, but carnivals are known for their lavish floats and parades, exotic dancers in shiny bikinis, and street parties that begin days or even weeks before the official date of the carnival. Either you'll flee the country or head to a quieter country resort, or simply leave your worries behind for a few days and embrace the festive atmosphere of the country.
Carnival, the real Brazilian time of year.
Enjoy Cedera
If you haven't even had a drink of Cedera yet, you'd better not leave the bar and go home. When you're at the bar, Cedera is usually the last drink of the night, and if you and your friends are ready to leave, you'll be used to having a drink and paying for it.
Allegiance to the football team
The Brazilian passion for football is real
Brazilians probably know more than almost any other country the true passion that football brings. Everyone, from men to women to children, usually has a team on the football pitch, and the football pitch is filled with passion as rival teams from all over the country battle the stadium against thousands of fans cheering, booing and singing.
Loyal to the samba school
Dancer of the Samba School
It's more in Rio de Janeiro, where many will align themselves with samba schools just as they did with football teams. The samba school is not exactly a school, but an organization that prepares to participate in competitions during the carnival parade. They often provide social support, including free education, to the surrounding poor communities and build strong loyalty among their supporters.
Chinese New Year's Eve night
Chinese New Year's Eve night
Brazil has many unique traditions associated with New Year's Eve, from wearing white to bringing good luck to the coming year, some wearing red underwear or accessories to represent love, and yellow to represent wealth.
Wednesday's Feyoda
Feyoda
Wednesday is a quasi-official day in Feijoada, Brazil, and restaurants will make sure it's on their lunch menu. Those who are not used to it may find themselves desperately needing to take a nap after Feyoda, but most Brazilians seem to be able to eat this heavy meal of black beans, jerky, sausages, rice and farofas and get rid of post-meal drowsiness before returning to work.
Brazilian grilled meat
Brazilian grilled meat
Barbecue is one of the most common casual gatherings in Brazil, where friends and family meet at someone's home to chat, drink and eat what seems to be a steady stream of tender beef, smoked chicken wings, buttered garlic bread, squeaky cheese and proper pork sausages. One person would walk around the crowd with a plate of grilled food, while others would drink a cold beer or a strong kepirin.
Cow Festival
Cow Festival
Second in scale to the Carnivals of El Salvador and Rio de Janeiro, the Parentins Festival in amazonia – sometimes referred to as the Boi Bumba – is one of brazil's largest annual events. The festivities revolve around the legend of a resurrected cow, and like a carnival parade, the team recounts the story in the most impressive and ornate way through battle. Held in June, the festival lasts for three days and blends Brazilian, indigenous and local cultures.
Dedicated to Ye Mengjia
Dedicated to the goddess Ye Mengjia
Iemanja is the goddess of the sea, and many devotees honor her by offering sacrifices on mini boats during New Year's celebrations or by leaving sacrifices such as fruits, candles and cigarettes in shallow holes on the beach. The goddess comes from an African religion, "Kandopur," a West African religion that has been incorporated into Brazilian customs.
Sweet avocado
This humble fruit is popular in the health world and is often eaten with salads or sprinkled on toast with a variety of incredibly healthy ingredients. However, Brazilians love their avocado sweetness, which is often eaten as a smoothie with whole milk, sugar, and sometimes honey.