Archive for November, 2015
It’s all about family! Family related phrases in Polish Posted by Kasia on Nov 30, 2015
Family is the single most important influence in a child’s life. From their first moments of life, children depend on parents and family to protect them and provide for their needs. Parents and family form a child’s first relationships. Family has always been very important to me! To all of us…I think:) Today few different…
Listopad by Jan Brzechwa Posted by Kasia on Nov 29, 2015
Autumn in Poland begins in September and since it is preceded by summer, it is usually still a little bit warm and sunny at the beginning. But this is short lived as it gradually turns colder and foggy by November. There is something about autumn in Poland with landscapes beautifully adorned with falling, colorful leaves…
Turkey Day in Poland??? Posted by Kasia on Nov 25, 2015
Thanksgiving isn’t a holiday in Poland and is not really celebrated, but many of the same foods typically associated with this holiday are enjoyed year-round. Even though the Poles do not celebrate Thanksgiving in Poland, there are many Polonians who have immigrated from Poland to the United States and continue to celebrate this incredible holiday with all…
Happy Polish Independence Day! Posted by Kasia on Nov 11, 2015
Most of you probably know it, but for these of you that don’t, Poland’s National Independence Day (Narodowe Święto Niepodległości Polski) marks the anniversary of the country’s independence in 1918. It is celebrated as a nationwide holiday on November 11 each year. Ceremonious gatherings and parades are held in Polish towns and cities, including at Piłsudski…
Let’s have a pizza party! Pizza in Poland! Posted by Kasia on Nov 4, 2015
https://flic.kr/p/xqzw5Q Above image by Paweł on Flickr.com People might not equate the country of Poland with pizza very often, but the surprising truth is that pizza is quite popular in that nation today. You can find Domino’s or Pizza Hut in Poland…but there are a lot of great places, with unique, home made pizza…