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or this magic time of the year the streets of Funchal get beautifully ‘dressed up’ with thousands of lights in numerous colors. During this time, all streets and roads in and outside Funchal also put on their Christmas dress, as almost all the lamp posts are connected with a light chain, giving the impression of
a lit road map when looked at from above. This is a special season for the Madeirans as traditions and customs are renewed. December is the month of the ‘Festa’, as we called it. In addition each one decorate the houses, with the traditional “lapinhas” (cribs) and with flowers of the time, it is common to make typical Christmas delicacies, like honey
cake
,
cookies and biscuits, homemade liqueurs, and meat in wine and garlic, which is a delight for all of with Bolo do Caco (Flat Bread cooked in a flat surface, made out o local wheat, flour and sweet potatoe)
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ey Cake)
