Lemon Tree Language School

Interesting fact about Portugal
Did you know that Japanese tempura is actually a Portuguese innovation!
Wait, WHAT?
That’s right! One of Japan’s most well known dishes is tempura. The dish, which is battered, deep fried vegetables and seafood, was actually invented by Portuguese traders and missionaries living in Nagasaki. Tempura, being tasty as you know it can be, has ultimately spread across Japan during the 16th century, and now is considered a Japanese dish

Funny or not, but do not underestimate the Portuguese

Have a lovely Friday and tasty “tempura”.

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Have you seen all the Christmas lights around Lisbon? ⁣
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For the festive season, Lisbon sparkles with gorgeous lights and Christmas decorations.⁣
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🍋 Spread throughout the city, Christmas lights are more vibrant at the heart of old Lisbon. Make sure to check them out until January 6th during a leisurely stroll. ⁣
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🍋 Explore gorgeously decorated shopping streets of Baixa and Chiado. ⁣
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🍋 Admire a 30-metre-tall Christmas tree in the riverside Terreiro do Paço, lit throughout the season.⁣
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🍋 Enjoy Christmas market in Rossio Square. Pass by the impressive National Theatre (Teatro Dona Maria II), and then take a stroll along the Parisian-style boulevard Avenida da Liberdade to see the most luxurious shops decorated for the season. ⁣
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🍋 Finally, visit Parque Eduardo VII, the largest park in central Lisbon, best known for its views of Marquês de Pombal and the city. Besides a lovely Christmas market “Wonderland Lisboa”, you’ll find an ice rink, ferris wheel, little Santa house, and other festive attractions.⁣
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In the meantime don’t forget to take part in our Christmas Guvwaway and spread the holiday cheer

What is Christmas without a Christmas tree 🎄?

You got it! “Árvore de Natal”, meaning a Christmas Tree, should be your main priority, if you haven’t got one yet.

Portugal is quite serious when it comes to Christmas, and most houses will have Christmas trees up as early as December 1st.

Also called “Pinheiro de Natal”, gorgeous Christmas trees are popping out all around the city. Be sure to check out beautifully lit downtown, Christmas village in Algés and Cascais.

And for now here is our vocab:

Já enfeitaste a tua árvore de Natal?
You already decorated your Christmas tree?

Vou fazer o pinheiro de Natal no próximo domingo.
I will put up the Christmas tree next Sunday.

Já tens muitos presentes no pinheirinho?
Already have loads of presents under the Christmas tree?