Which New Year's Eve celebration is known as Réveillon in Brazil?

In Brazil, Réveillon is the name for New Year's Eve celebrations.

The French-derived word is widely used in Brazil for the festivities marking the passage from December 31 to January 1. The best-known Brazilian Réveillon takes place in Rio de Janeiro, especially at Copacabana Beach, but celebrations occur across the country.

Brazilian Réveillon customs can include wearing white, attending concerts, watching fireworks, and making offerings to Yemanjá. The traditions reflect a mixture of public entertainment, local customs, and Afro-Brazilian religious influences. Some people also jump seven waves at the coast while making wishes, though practices vary by region and individual belief.

Réveillon is not the name of Carnival. Carnival is a separate festival, generally held before Lent, while Réveillon specifically concerns the New Year transition. The term is also used in French-speaking contexts, where its meaning can include a festive late-night meal.