Archive for December, 2011
30th Anniversary of the Martial Law in Poland Posted by Kasia on Dec 13, 2011
Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the Martial Law in Poland. Martial law in Poland (Polish: Stan wojenny, “the state of war”) refers to the period of time from December 13, 1981 to July 22, 1983, when the authoritarian government of the People’s Republic of Poland drastically restricted normal life by introducing martial law in…
Cicha noc, święta noc Posted by Kasia on Dec 13, 2011
I love Polish kolędy! Here is my favorite one: Cicha noc, święta noc Cicha noc, święta noc, Pokój niesie ludziom wszem A u żłobka Matka Święta Czuwa sama uśmiechnięta Nad Dzieciątka snem, Nad Dzieciątka snem. Cicha noc, święta noc, Pastuszkowie od swych trzód Biegną wielce zadziwieni, Za anielskim głosem pieni Gdzie się spełnił cud, Gdzie…
Old Christmas story for Polish children Posted by Kasia on Dec 9, 2011
This is an excerpt from “Jadwiga’s Crossing” novel devoted to Polish immigration to America. The story was told to the children to keep their patriotic feelings alive during the time when Poland lost its independence. This beautifully written, meticulously researched work is a must-read not only for Polish-Americans, but for all readers who are interested…
Breaking of the Opłatek Posted by Kasia on Dec 8, 2011
One of the most beautiful and most revered Polish customs is the “breaking of the opłatek.” The use of the Christmas wafer (opłatek) is practiced not only by native Poles in Poland, but by people all over the world whose ancestors came from Poland. The “opłatek” is a thin wafer, made of flour and water…
Na Świętego Mikołaja Posted by Kasia on Dec 6, 2011
Christmas traditions in Poland are full of magic and meaning. The customs, which have been passed down through the centuries, are deeply rooted in religion, family, nature, and a love of the land. Christmas Eve is the most anticipated and beautiful day of the year for a Polish family, as winter darkness is suddenly brightened…
Visas for UEFA EURO 2012 Posted by Kasia on Dec 5, 2011
We all know about UEFA EURO 2012. The 2012 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 2012, will be the 14th European Championship for national football teams sanctioned by UEFA. The final tournament will be hosted by Poland and Ukraine between 8 June and 1 July 2012. The Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign…
Playing lottery in Poland Posted by Kasia on Dec 2, 2011
Do you play Power Ball here in US? Have you ever done it in Poland? Here is some info about playing lottery in Poland. National lottery games in Poland are operated byTotalizator Sportowy who have been running Lotto PL games since the Polish Government granted it a license to begin operations back on January 25th 1956. The Lottery…