Christmas with Portuguese Families - 2024

The Erasmus Student Network Portugal is resuming the “Christmas with Portuguese Families” project, an initiative started nationwide in 2019 to connect the international student community with Portuguese culture and families during the Christmas season.

Christmas is a season that embodies the spirit of sharing and togetherness, and this magical time sets the stage for another edition of the Erasmus Generation project. “Christmas with Portuguese Families” will be held across Portugal on December 24th and 25th, 2024.

For the fifth consecutive year, this project is taking on a national scale and is organized in collaboration with the local associations of the Erasmus Student Network Portugal Federation. The main goal is to foster cultural exchange during this time by connecting international students who remain in Portugal with welcoming Portuguese families.

International students have the chance to experience both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in a Portuguese home. Families can decide how many students they wish to host and whether they will host on December 24th, 25th, or both days. United by differences, they will have the opportunity to share experiences, perspectives, traditions, and cultures, enhancing the students' mobility experience and making an already magical season even more special.

To facilitate the matching process, both participants and host families are required to register using the forms shared on the Federation's Facebook event. Matching is based on the students' location and preferences, including whether they are open to traveling to another city.

Registrations are open for both parties until the 1st of December. For more information and registrations, press here!