comenius - finland 2014
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Poles’ favourite holiday
The holiday itself lasts three days and isdivided into: the Christmas Eve, theChristmas Day and „The Second Holiday” (reminiscence of Saint Stephen – the first martyr).
The most celebrated day…
Pasterka
Christmas Eve Supper – thefestival of beautiful tradition
The First Star
The candle
Empty Place at the Table
Traditional dishes
Barszcz z uszkami
Poppy seeds cake: „Makowiec”
Kutia
Christmas Tree – the one and only.
The Star
It commemorates the Bethlehem Star
An Angel• Angels lead shepherds to Jesus.
• Interestingly, contrary to other countriesChristmas gifts are given not by Santa Claus but by an Angel (some connection to the air element ). Santa Claus Day is celebratedseparately on the 6th of December.
So children get presents twice!
Candles
Baubles
Food – sweets, gingerbread, dried oranges.
Wroclaw
Krakow
Warszawa
Lodz
Katowice
„Podlazniczka”
Thank you for attention!
Marry Christmas!