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The parties, in general, are part of the culture of different peoples. Since the beginning, man has recorded in its annual calendar dedicated to those days when time to thank, commemorate and celebrate the events that have become important, which should be remembered ritually. It was established, therefore, the holidays, following principles individuals. Note, however, that the period of the great migrations regional and extraespecially with the great voyages of the fifteenth century with colonialism / imperialism and the globalization process, certain rituals and festivities have become part of other companies, albeit insignificant. In light of these facts, we put in evidence in this article reflections on the traditional Festa das Neves, while reflecting the religious expression and fruit of a cultural legacy for the city of Joã o Pessoa. This Party, despite being a public demonstration, denotes the power and prestige of the Catholic Church in the past, so that, through the centuries, while "sacred" and the party "profane" become present in the daily life of the city. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]