In Portugal, the "Madeiros" (also known as "Madeiros de Natal" or "Fogueiras do Galo") are traditional bonfires lit on Christmas Eve, typically following the "Missa do Galo" midnight mass.

Salt cod has long been a national staple in Portugal, where it is said there are as many recipes for this humble fish as there are days in the year. Portuguese chef Julio Fernandes' dish "Bacalhau ...

From Christmas markets to beautiful illuminations ... It is said that this treat first made its way to Portugal in 1829, when the monarchy’s official bakery opened and created the dessert ...