Corpus Christi 2025

Description

Corpus Christi is a Catholic feast that honors the Eucharist, which many Christians believe is the body of Jesus. People celebrate with Mass, prayers, and public processions through streets to show their faith and devotion.

In Brazil the holiday falls on a Thursday, 60 days after Easter, so it moves each year and usually happens in May or June. Many towns and cities treat it as a public holiday, so schools and some businesses close so people can attend services and events.

A special tradition in Brazil is making colorful carpets on the streets. These tapetes use sawdust, sand, flowers, and dyed materials. They decorate the procession route and show community, art, and faith.

Traditions

Corpus Christi in Brazil is a Catholic feast with big street processions after Mass. People carry the Blessed Sacrament in a monstrance while singing and praying. Towns decorate streets and squares to honor the procession path.

A key tradition is making colorful carpets on the ground. Many use dyed sawdust, flowers, coffee, seeds or sand to form religious images and patterns. Families and church groups work overnight to finish them, then the procession walks over them respectfully.

Food and celebration are simple. After services people share bread, sweets and coffee. In some regions like the northeast you see vibrant carpets and baroque churches, while southern towns may include horses or local music in the procession.

Travel Tips

Corpus Christi is a religious holiday. Many shops, banks and some restaurants close or open late. Expect church processions and colorful street carpets. Public transport can be busy or run on a holiday schedule. Book rides and arrive early to avoid crowds.

Enjoy respectfully and safely. Watch your belongings in crowded places. Stay hydrated and wear comfortable shoes for walking. Join a mass or procession to learn local culture. Try local foods from street vendors, but choose busy stalls for fresher choices.