New Year in Porto
The Portuguese northerners cannot come to terms with the fact that not their favorite city is approved as the capital of the country. Therefore, they strive to show all their love for him in the special hospitality and cordiality with which they treat their guests. There is no doubt that the New Year in Porto will definitely be held in the best festive traditions?
Forever second
Porto is the second largest city in the country, stretched out on a hill on the Atlantic coast. Its historic quarters are included in UNESCO's special lists of historical heritage.
New Year's traditions in the country have long roots. The Portuguese love holidays and know how to celebrate them. Generous and open people are used to decorating not only shop windows and houses, but every tree, facade or lamppost. Their Christmas trees are the largest and most elegant in Europe, and their hospitality is second to none in the world..
In New Year's Port, it is customary to do two things on the eve of the main night: thoroughly wash all the windows and prepare a hearty meal. Everything else is improvisation. During the strikes of the clock, you will have to try and swallow 12 grapes, for each of which make a wish. Another tradition is to burn a log on the fire on the eve of the holiday and store it all year so that the spirit of the hearth does not leave the home..
