Reading - National Pizza Day in Brazil

Did you know that Brazil has a special day to celebrate pizza? National Pizza Day is celebrated on July 10th every year. On this day, many people across the country enjoy eating their favorite slices of pizza with family and friends. Pizzerias offer discounts, special flavors, and even pizza festivals. It’s a delicious celebration for pizza lovers!

Pizza became popular in Brazil because of Italian immigrants. In the early 20th century, many Italians came to live in Brazil, especially in São Paulo. They brought their recipes and love for pizza. Over time, Brazilians made pizza their own. Today, pizza is one of the most popular foods in the country.

Brazilian pizza is a bit different from Italian or American pizza. For example, it usually has a thin crust and a lot of cheese. Also, the toppings are very creative. Some popular Brazilian pizza toppings include catupiry cheese, corn, hearts of palm, chicken, and even chocolate for dessert pizzas! You can find sweet and salty pizzas in almost every city.

On National Pizza Day, some restaurants let you create your own pizza, choosing your favorite toppings. Families often order rodízio de pizza, a type of all-you-can-eat pizza service, where different types of pizza are brought to your table until you say “stop.” It’s a fun way to try many flavors in one meal.

Even if you don’t go out, many people like to make pizza at home with their families. Kids love to help with the dough and put on the toppings. It’s a good way to spend time together and eat something tasty.

So, whether you prefer traditional pizza or want to try something new, National Pizza Day is the perfect time to enjoy this popular food. Don’t forget to invite your friends and say: “Feliz Dia da Pizza!”

VOCABULARY

• celebrate: to do something special for a holiday or event
• We celebrate my birthday every year with cake and music.

• slice: a thin piece of something, like pizza or bread
• I ate three slices of pizza last night.

• topping: food added on top of a pizza
• I like cheese and mushrooms as my pizza toppings.

• crust: the outer part of the pizza, usually crunchy or soft
• My brother eats only the crust of the pizza!

• all-you-can-eat: a meal where you can eat as much as you want for one price
• We went to an all-you-can-eat pizza place and tried ten different flavors.

ACTIVITIES

1 - Choose the correct answer.

2 - True or False?

3 - Complete the sentences using the words from the vocabulary list.

4 - Describe your perfect pizza! What toppings would you choose? Would it be sweet or salty? Who would you like to share it with on National Pizza Day?