Archive for December, 2012
The order of celebrating Christmas Holidays Posted by Kasia on Dec 7, 2012
We do not celebrate Thanksgiving (Święto Dziękczynienia) in Poland, so there is not any special day, such as the day after Thanksgiving, that marks the beginning of the Christmas season as in America. Poles do not really start celebrating Christmas until Christmas Eve, but then the Christmas season in Poland finishes much later than in America…
Christmas Spirit over the years Posted by Kasia on Dec 6, 2012
The Christmas Spirit (Duch Bożego Narodzenia) has always been strong among the Polish people. Even in the harshest and most dismal of times it has been present in their hearts. In this 21st century land, we should remember that in the old days, poverty was more widespread. But even the poorest Polish families, in Poland…
Polish Santa Claus visits twice Posted by Kasia on Dec 2, 2012
So, is it true that the Polish Santa Claus visits twice? Yes, it is true! Let me explain. December 6th is St. Nicolaus day (Mikołajki or Dzień Świętego Mikołaja), and traditionally it’s been a day when people give their children small gifts. But only those who’d behaved themselves, obviously. Santa Claus for most people in Poland will…