Five Star Gift Ideas

For your grandson's birthday gift, you could consider:

1. Books about Brazil's culture, history and music, such as "Brazil: A Biography" by Lilia M. Schwarcz or "The Sound of Samba: Black Music of Brazil" by Marc A. Hertzman.

2. A movie or documentary about Brazil such as "City of God," "Central Station" or "Waste Land."

3. Brazilian music CDs or vinyl records. You could consider artists like João Gilberto, Tom Jobim or Elis Regina.

4. Brazilian-inspired art or crafts such as woven baskets, decorative masks or colorful embroideries.

5. A subscription to a Brazilian cuisine cooking service or class, where your grandson can learn how to cook Brazilian dishes and indulge in his passion for Brazilian culture.

6. Tickets to a cultural festival or event with Brazilian dancing, music and cuisine.

7. A Brazilian soccer jersey from his favorite team such as Flamengo, Santos, Sao Paolo or Corinthians.

8. A book on Brazilian Portuguese to help him learn more about the language and the culture.

9. A good quality pair of Havaianas flip flops, a comfortable and stylish footwear choice that is definitely a defining aspect of Brazilian culture.

10. A trip to Brazil! If possible, give him an unforgettable experience with trips to the country, where he can experience the vibrant culture firsthand.

Or you can get him a star map with the date when he was born.