Winter is somewhat magical in Germany due to the Christmas celebrations, Christkindmarkets, Advent festivities, the snow around and all the traditions.

Nevertheless here in Brazil we celebrate Christmas in summer. Imagine that!

In spite of that, we also have Christmas symbols like the Crèche, Christmas trees, Santa and his sleight and many lights all around the city – also in the shops and malls – and you can guess why.

The end of the year is the time to celebrate and then...start again. A Merry Christmas to everybody – whatever season you are in."

Vanda from Brazil