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Christmas & New Year's Eve Party in Lisboa
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During this time, the Portuguese capital prepares to host the most festive season of the year.
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Enjoying a mild climate even in December, this is the ideal time to visit the city and admire the Christmas decorations and lights that light up the city, especially in the historic centre. Christmas fairs are held all around town, as well as enjoying the season's own festive spirit. The churches are filled with music and the city's main square - Terreiro do Paço - becomes the perfect host for these festivities that continue into the New Year. A 28 metre tall technological Christmas Tree has been installed here, decorated with words, film clips and real time images.
Besides being a sculptural work, designed by Portuguese artist Leonel Moura, the Christmas Tree is a medium for video projections, which collects images of the surrounding landscape, projecting them in real time onto the installation. Thus, visitors to Terreiro do Paço during the holiday season will become an integral part of the celebrations and can see themselves instantly projected on the official Christmas Tree of the Portuguese capital.
And whilst on a visit to Terreiro do Paço, this is also the ideal opportunity to discover the Lisboa Story Centre, the latest exhibit venue in the Portuguese capital. On December 6, 13 and 20, this venue extends its visiting hours until midnight with the last entry until 11pm - inviting kids and adults to learn about the history of the city, in an educational and interactive way.
Until December 22, the churches of S. Roque, Mercês, S. Nicholau, Santo Augustinho, Graça, S. Domingos and Basilica da Estrela celebrate the festive season with shows that are held at various times during the afternoon and evening. During this holiday season, the traditional delicacies such as "Bolo Rei" (fruit cake) the irresistible "Sonhos" or the renowned "Rabanadas" (French toast) can be enjoyed in cafes and patisseries all over Lisboa. And why not go in search of the best "Bolo Rei" in town? Year after year, the competition is fierce and the recipes are enhanced to the customer's delight.
After indulging in the Christmas delicacies, prepare to lose the calories gained at the famous São Silvestre race on December 29, starting at Praça dos Restauradores and crossing the city centre.
Come the last day of the year, Lisboa prepares to give a warm welcome to 2013 and everything leads to Terreiro do Paço, the meeting point of the Portuguese capital. It is here that several Portuguese musicians go on stage to invite locals and tourists to make the countdown to the sound of music, accompanied by the traditional raisins and solemn toast with champagne.
 • Christmas Tree Lights Up Terreiro do Paço •
From December 1, the monumental Terreiro do Paço public square will be adorned with new colours and an even warmer atmosphere with the installation of a tecnological Christmas Tree to celebrate the holiday season in Lisboa, commemorating this tradition in the most avant-garde way.
This large, 28 metre high tree, is an installation designed by Portuguese artist Leonel Moura and will have as its décor projections of words, films (previously produced) and real time images of the surrounding landscape and movement.
 • Lisboa Story Centre •
Located in Terreiro do Paço, this interactive technology-based facility relates the main events in the city from past to present.
In a playful and interactive way whilst respecting the historical accuracy that a city with Lisboa's past deserves, this interpretation centre takes visitors on a 60 minute journey through space and time with an audio guide system presenting historically accurate events and dramatic scenes of the city's different eras.
Learn more
 • Christmas Concerts •
Lisboa's churches and São Jorge Cinema will host another series of Christmas concerts, which will make the festive season even warmer and more spiritual, with performances of some of the most beautiful Noel songs and other timeless classical music pieces.
This concert series is also an excellent opportunity to discover Lisboa's artistic religious heritage.
From December 7 until 22. Learn more
 • Ice Festival •
During the Christmas season ice will conquer Lisboa with the presentation of the Festival on Ice, a show for the whole family.Famous fables will be enacted here with all the beauty of figure skating, including Beauty and the Beast (December 25, 29 and 30) and Snow White (January 5), all performed by the best contemporary skaters from Russian Ice Stars, who will marvel and "melt" the hearts of both young and old.
And on New Year's Day you can enjoy a magical entry into 2013 watching the Stars Gala,.
From December 25 to January 5. Learn more
 • Magical •
Great International Magic Gala
Some of the best magicians in the world, such as Jordan Gomez (France), Christopher Hart (USA), Jan Van Kammen (Netherlands) and David Sousa (Portugal), will be at Casino Estoril to participate in the Great International Magic Gala.
The prestigious Portuguese magician Luis de Matos will also present some of his small and large illusions that have marked his career over the last two decades.
From December 14 to 23. Learn more
 • The Nutcracker •
The classic ballet "The Nutcracker" is a longstanding Christmas tradition around the world.
And Lisboa is no exception, with the performance of the prestigious Moscow Ballet, accompanied by the Russian State Symphony Orchestra.
The story is inspired by the famous fable by Hoffmann, "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" although the plot that would, years later inspire Tchaikovsky's composition is derived from an adaptation created by Alexandre Dumas.
December 29, 9.30pm, Coliseu de Lisboa. Learn More
 • El Corte Inglés São Silvestre de Lisboa Race •
Praça dos Restauradores is the starting point for the 5th El Corte Inglés São Silvestre de Lisboa Race, which takes place on December 29.
The race starts at 5.30pm over a distance of ten kilometres, but for those who prefer, the Mini São Silvestre de Lisboa race allows you to run, or walk, a distance of five thousand metres.
December 29, 17h30, Praça dos Restauradores. Learn more
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