tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post5045245562013957379..comments2023-08-26T11:45:53.143-03:00Comments on Rachel's Rantings in Rio de Janeiro: Please Stranger, Give me Candy!Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-44016716882866946572011-12-12T13:21:29.407-02:002011-12-12T13:21:29.407-02:00Hi, listen, I'm pretty new on this blogosphere...Hi, listen, I'm pretty new on this blogosphere and Internet thing, so I don't know if there's a sort of "subscription" method that I can use in order to receive notifications of your new entries...? Thing is I enjoy reading your blog a lot and I'd like to be up to date with your posts!pharmacyhttp://www.pharmacyreviews.conoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-77495436567507173802011-10-02T15:24:12.435-03:002011-10-02T15:24:12.435-03:00About the candy thing: http://www.cracked.com/arti...About the candy thing: http://www.cracked.com/article_19432_5-people-who-screwed-things-up-everybody.html<br /><br />Read the first item (number five). It made me remeber this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-74394516940735631152011-10-01T20:32:52.366-03:002011-10-01T20:32:52.366-03:00But at Halloween the candies are normally individu...But at Halloween the candies are normally individually wrapped ie. supposedly safer. In my day they gave out homemade candy apples...Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-38283723547631089032011-10-01T20:10:58.993-03:002011-10-01T20:10:58.993-03:00Yes, but what about Halloween? Do all these americ...Yes, but what about Halloween? Do all these american kids throw all the treats aways under parent pressure because they were given to them by strangers? Was I lied to all these years? :)<br /><br />Anyway, I spent my childhood eating Cosme e Damião candies/sweets. Once I was denied my little bag as I was deemed too old (in fact I was only ten, but being much taller than most 10 year olds I couldnLolla https://www.blogger.com/profile/10735794265925877481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-62799206699773034032011-10-01T16:25:56.984-03:002011-10-01T16:25:56.984-03:00@ Rachel
I think American Catholics are much more...@ Rachel<br /><br />I think American Catholics are much more observant than their Brazilian counterparts. It just seems that Americans are more inclined to follow rules than Brazilians are and religion, at least Christianity, require people to adhere to a specific code of conduct. I also wouldn´t be surprised if attendance of Mass is greater in the United States. Anybody out there willing to The Gritty Poethttp://www.grittypoet.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-80817648892278047322011-09-30T19:35:13.602-03:002011-09-30T19:35:13.602-03:00Rachel,
You are right, this is one thing Bra...Rachel,<br /><br /> You are right, this is one thing Brazilians are consistent across the board, religion, Catholic religion that is, all the Catholic holidays, customs and traditions.<br /> Every town in Brazil is defined by the ever so present Catholic Church and a square surrouding it in the middle of the town. Usually is where the town started a couple of centuries ago.<br /> <br /American Heart Brazilian Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11049937328816904295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-58454633982987050492011-09-30T10:03:56.786-03:002011-09-30T10:03:56.786-03:00Anon, I totally knew someone would make that comme...Anon, I totally knew someone would make that comment about me saying because I'm American. I'm Brazilian at heart so I'm riding on both sides ;) <br /><br />Dude, the Brazilian Catholics I know practice hardcore. They get harder core with age. It may just be Mr. Rant's family but these guys go to church, know the priest super well, and are involved. Some of them go a couple of Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-30664699187342007812011-09-30T09:59:27.119-03:002011-09-30T09:59:27.119-03:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.cheapestairtickets.co.ukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07083168987161506533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-47903108893921421692011-09-30T08:45:56.630-03:002011-09-30T08:45:56.630-03:00I'm with you. I made it this far and that just...I'm with you. I made it this far and that just might be because my parents also warned me about taking candy from strangers (FYI - just recently, a few kids in the Chicagoland area ran from some guys that offered candy to them if they would get in their car... another warning that was drilled into me at a young age) and eating anything that wasn't properly sealed in a nice preservative Born Again Brazilianhttp://www.bornagainbrazilian.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-44567256531978266312011-09-30T04:37:38.235-03:002011-09-30T04:37:38.235-03:00Rachel,
Now that you mention the name of the...Rachel,<br /><br /> Now that you mention the name of the Saints I remembered the tradition. But I have to say I am not too familiar with it. Maybe it's not a big deal everywhere.<br /> I am totally with you on this one, it is down right weird to get home made goodies from strangers. They coul adapt the tradition and get gift cards for "Lojas Americanas", you go and buy you American Heart Brazilian Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11049937328816904295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-8115687399000210122011-09-30T01:52:10.275-03:002011-09-30T01:52:10.275-03:00My religion is Brazilianism. The worship of Brazil...My religion is Brazilianism. The worship of Brazilians. <br /><br />Yeah and I wouldn't let my kids take candy from strangers either. Unless it was like a really sweet old granny or something. Or Gisele Bundchen, but she's not really a stranger if you catch my drift. <br /><br />Um monte de beijos molhados e baguncados, <br />AlexAlexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601198151541361948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-29798324334625840312011-09-30T00:25:46.518-03:002011-09-30T00:25:46.518-03:00about 60% of brazilians say they are catholics but...about 60% of brazilians say they are catholics but few practice.<br /><br />Brazil is a very pluralist country. Catholics , Protestants , Evangelicals , Orthodox , Judaism , Islamism , Buddism , Spiritism , etc. Brazil is a laic country but catholic holidays are a big part of the culture.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-75508183483900753532011-09-30T00:08:29.558-03:002011-09-30T00:08:29.558-03:00Bethany: if you ask a brazilian, he will answer he...Bethany: if you ask a brazilian, he will answer he is catholic, even if he doesn't know a thing about the religion. It's the standard answer we give. But, no, even if a brazilian says he/she is catholic, it doesn't mean that he will attend to mass, pray or even step in a church. And don't expect that "religion" will change anyone's behaviour; we call ourselves Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-38184589161795030122011-09-29T23:39:57.278-03:002011-09-29T23:39:57.278-03:00rachel : you wrote I'm allowed to poke fun at...rachel : you wrote I'm allowed to poke fun at Americans becahse I am one.<br /><br />According to this logic you arent allowed to poke brazilians.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-799053066301830512011-09-29T23:28:56.627-03:002011-09-29T23:28:56.627-03:00So not to take this discussion to far...but I thou...So not to take this discussion to far...but I thought it might make for an interesting post. I have often heard that Brazil is more Catholic in culture than in practice, everyone gets baptized, married in the church, hands out candy for saints etc. Recent statistics show that something like 80% of Brazilians consider themselves Catholic but only 20% actually attend weekly mass, understand holy Bethanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-85126040244948670632011-09-29T22:28:57.586-03:002011-09-29T22:28:57.586-03:00Awww Don't take it the wrong way. If you compa...Awww Don't take it the wrong way. If you compare, Brazilians are far more dedicated Catholics than any of the ones I know at home (besides my Grandmother). It's all in good fun like I'm allowed to poke fun at Americans becahse I am oneRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-73341401012631693732011-09-29T21:58:25.590-03:002011-09-29T21:58:25.590-03:00I am really enjoying reading your blog as we are p...I am really enjoying reading your blog as we are planning a move to Rio however I really didn't like your comment that Americans are horrible Catholics. Maybe some are, but many are not. As I am sure is the case in Brasil. The saints you are referring to in English are called Saint Cosmos and Saint Damian (brothers). <br /><br />You make great observations and very funny points in your blog, Bethanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-79425326880944505982011-09-29T21:08:05.024-03:002011-09-29T21:08:05.024-03:00Ani Lacy, your comment about your mom made me LOL....Ani Lacy, your comment about your mom made me LOL. heheheVickynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-35210223776674848652011-09-29T19:51:23.236-03:002011-09-29T19:51:23.236-03:00I accept candy from strangers every October 31st h...I accept candy from strangers every October 31st here in the states & and it isn't even in the name of saints --which may offer some protection! My mom also took our 'suspicious' candy when we were kids In the 80's (something about razor blades in candy bars???) but I suspect she ate it herself. <br /><br />I should probably also mention that I'll take candy anytime from Ani Lacyhttp://simplesinglemom.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-24305975960677897592011-09-29T19:06:52.546-03:002011-09-29T19:06:52.546-03:00So I don't have kids so I'm not going to p...So I don't have kids so I'm not going to pretend I understand how protective parents must feel or what I would do if I had them, but I (and I think lots of people) buy sweets (brigadeiros etc.) on the street all the time, which are clearly homemade and unwrapped, and I've never felt uncomfortable about it (or sick afterwards). I guess it's just too awful to think that the holiday anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293772189671672136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-65853497976308219172011-09-29T17:42:27.242-03:002011-09-29T17:42:27.242-03:00I'm brazilian, so I can say: even here, accept...I'm brazilian, so I can say: even here, accepting things from strangers is not such a good idea. Brazilians, generally speaking, love children; but (I know it may sound paranoid) there are evil people everywhere. And you can't exactly take the chance with your kids. Like you said, accept it, say thanks, and throw them out after. It's the best move here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-57845180027205830092011-09-29T17:14:46.164-03:002011-09-29T17:14:46.164-03:00Growing up we were always told "never accept ...Growing up we were always told "never accept candy from a stranger" and I being the sweet tooth girl I still am, always used to blame my bad luck for never meeting such nice stranger chaps...I should have discovered Brazil earlier!@drian@https://www.blogger.com/profile/01678219220473010748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-55941582617374720502011-09-29T16:08:52.132-03:002011-09-29T16:08:52.132-03:00I accept them and then give them away or throw the...I accept them and then give them away or throw them out...Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-49028385083222129882011-09-29T16:06:49.254-03:002011-09-29T16:06:49.254-03:00People can be weirdos and do things in the name of...People can be weirdos and do things in the name of a Saint, God, etc. <br /><br />With that being said would I take it? Yes. I don't want to be rude. Maybe it's my constant quest for acceptance, lol. Let my child actually eat it? NO way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com