
As you can see, the fishermen of Nazaré, Portugal traditionally donned checkered garb and long, wool hats (which could work double-duty as Christmas elves).

Doesn’t he look like Santa’s long-lost lumberjack cousin?

And tradition is not entirely lost to this day.

Personally I think the guys got it right. I’d rather wear flannel jammies to the fishing hole than have to fuss over a dress.
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The lady’s got the hat trick going on.
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The barefoot one with baskets on her head?
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Ahh nothing says Christmas like the scent of rotting excuse me drying fish on the beach.
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Maybe it’s easier to deal with if you’re used to the Feast of Fishes on Christmas. I’ll just take turkey and ham please.
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This Christmas we are doing Prime rib and French bread. No sides; just meat and bread.
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Really?
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Yep. There is just two of us and we just thought what would give us the most joy? Answer: meat and bread.
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I hear that.
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