Natal Tropical - Brazil

Sob o céu azul de Natal, a brisa traz calor,
Flores nascem no jardim, com cores e amor,
Família ao redor da mesa, cheia de fartura,
Celebramos com alegria, nossa fé e cultura.

Natal tropical, alegria sem igual,
Com samba e canção, dançamos no quintal,
Natal tropical, o sol a brilhar,
Em cada coração, o amor vai ecoar.

Crianças correm pelo chão, sorrisos a brilhar,
A noite vem devagar, estrelas a iluminar,
A ceia cheia de sabor, rabanada, farofa,
Na varanda, o violão, toca uma nova moda.

Noite feliz, sob o céu de verão,
Cantamos juntos, em uma só canção,
Natal no Brasil, onde o calor e a luz,
Nos lembram sempre do amor de Jesus.

Natal tropical, alegria sem igual,
Com samba e canção, dançamos no quintal,
Natal tropical, o sol a brilhar,
Em cada coração, o amor vai ecoar.

Natal tropical,
O amor vai ecoar.

More Chistmas songs from Brazil

Christmas in Brazil, or "Natal," reflects the country’s mix of cultures and traditions, combining European, African, and native influences into a festive celebration. Unlike colder climates, Christmas in Brazil occurs during the summer, with temperatures often soaring, creating a unique atmosphere for the holidays. On Christmas Eve, known as "Noite de Natal," families gather for a large feast that includes dishes such as turkey, ham, rice, farofa (a toasted manioc flour dish), and salads. The meal is often enjoyed late in the evening, followed by the exchange of gifts and fireworks lighting up the night sky.

A key tradition in Brazilian Christmas is attending "Missa do Galo" (Midnight Mass), which takes place in churches across the country. Named after the rooster (symbolizing the dawn), this mass brings together communities to celebrate the birth of Christ. Christmas decorations are also important in Brazil, with homes and public spaces adorned with colorful lights, nativity scenes ("presépios"), and sometimes even fake snow to emulate a wintery Christmas feel. Christmas trees, though a European influence, are widely popular in Brazilian households.

Music plays a central role in Brazilian Christmas festivities, with carols known as "canções de Natal" and more modern interpretations filling homes and churches alike. These songs range from traditional religious hymns to lively Brazilian rhythms, reflecting the joyful and celebratory nature of Christmas in Brazil.