waht is the major winter holiday in Brazil?

Answer 1

There are two main events :

Carnival period which is is 16th - 20th February, for 2007.The Carnival period in Rio is spectacular.On Friday before Shrove Tuesday, the mayor of Rio hands the keys of the city to Rei Momo.
On Dec 31 is the festival of Yemanja when devotess of the goddest of the sea dress in white and gather of the beaches of Rio

Answer 2

Mardi Gras in Rio DeJaniero. Like New Orleans, there is a big Mardi Gras festival in Brazil. It is always the the day before the beginning of Lent. Depending on the moon phase, it is in either February or the beginning of March.

Answer 3

Winter in Brazil is from June to August. They celebrate the "Festa Junina". This is a folk-lore street party when people dress in old style country, eat typical food, play and dance to Brazilian country music. Stalls are set up for food, drinks and games, and a bonfire is lit up to roast sweet potatoes and corn. These parties are strongly linked to the religious calendar, when in June they celebrate Saint Anthony, Saint Peter and Saint John.