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Did someone say World Chocolate Day? Posted by Kasia on Jul 8, 2021
CHOCOLATE…Some of us like it milky smooth and sweet, others like it dark and bitter…No matter what is your preference, chocolate is amazing and you should take a bite during World Chocolate Day! Poland is known for chocolate (czekolada) and Wedel is a famous company that makes any type of chocolate treats. Wedel is the…
What is in your beach bag? Posted by Kasia on Jun 30, 2021
Summer is here it has been a pretty hot one so far – here in New Hampshire, and I’m pretty sure in most of the USA. Beach is perfect for hot days of course, so what is usually in your beach bag? We are packing the coolers, loading up our cars, and getting ready to…
Different sharks species in Polish Posted by Kasia on Jun 25, 2021
My daughters absolutely love sharks! All different species of sharks! And when there is shark week on tv, they can watch it all the time. Do you know most common shark names in Polish? If not, this post is all about them:) Sharks are among the largest types of fish that inhabit the oceans. Species…
Thousands march in LGBTQ parade in Poland Posted by Kasia on Jun 22, 2021
Thousands marched through Warsaw (Warszawa) on Saturday in an “Equality Parade” (Parada Równości) demanding an end to discrimination against the LGBTQ community. It is the largest gay pride parade in central Europe. In a sea of rainbow flags, the symbol of the LGBTQ community, marchers gathered outside the Palace of Culture and Science (Pałac Kultury i…
Can you name most common board games in Polish? Posted by Kasia on Jun 1, 2021
Board games (gry planszowe) have been played, traveled, and evolved in most cultures and societies throughout history. Board games are tabletop games that typically use pieces moved or placed on a pre-marked board. Why is this post about board games? Because today is an International Tabletop Day! And it is also Children’s Day (Dzień Dziecka)…
Have you heard about Polish Juwenalia Festival? Posted by Kasia on May 28, 2021
Juwenalia is a festival organized for students of Polish universities and is definitely an event one should not miss! This holiday is usually celebrated every year in May, before the summer exams, sometimes at the beginning of June. I’m pretty sure every student in Poland loves the month of May! The month is filled with…
Healthy living with herbs the Polish way. Posted by Kasia on May 25, 2021
Healthy, natural living has always been inherent element of Polish culture. Poland’s home remedies passed down from generation to generation could literally make a book of alternative medicine. In this beautiful country you can always count on a great advice from a mother or grandmother when it comes to natural remedies. I mean, who wouldn’t…