Archive for 'Culture'
Carp in the bathtub and hay under the tablecloth! Posted by Kasia on Dec 21, 2017
The Wigilia (Christmas eve) feast has some unusual traditions, most curiously placing a layer of hay under the tablecloth. It’s a way of remembering that Jesus was born among animals. In many Polish houses (especially in the countryside) it is customary to put some hay underneath the table cloth. After the food, family members would draw a…
Most popular Polish every day phrases Posted by Kasia on Nov 30, 2017
Some basic Polish comes in handy! Whether you are traveling, visiting family, spending holidays in Poland! I’m sure you all know some basic words, but today I have a list of popular phrases, that can come useful:) of course – oczywiście of course not – oczywiście, że nie that’s fine – w porządku that’s right – zgadza sie…
The wonderful Wawel castle Posted by Kasia on Nov 18, 2017
I bet most of you who visited Poland,had a chance to visit Kraków. Wawel is a limestone hill in the center of Kraków upon the Vistula River with a complex of impressive historical monuments of unique historical and artistic values. This extraordinary sanctuary determines the Poles’ identity, is their national and cultural symbol. Wawel used…
Do you feel like playing piano at the Warsaw airport? Posted by Kasia on Nov 13, 2017
A moment of relaxation with music before departure? Now it is possible! Warsaw Chopin Airport in cooperation with Steinway & Sons company offers passengers two pianos of Boston brand. Anyone who wants has an opportunity to play on them. Sounds like such a great idea! It is a zone promoting classical music, especially that of Fryderyk…
The important date of November 11th in Poland Posted by Kasia on Nov 11, 2017
99 years ago, in 1918 Poland, after 123 years of occupation (1795-1918), regained independence and to commemorate this date has adopted public holiday on November 11. November 11 is a statutory day off from work. The main celebration of the holiday take place in Warsaw at the Piłsudski Square at the Tomb of the Unknown…
Let’s play trick or treat in Poland Posted by Kasia on Oct 31, 2017
Halloween is an annual holiday, celebrated each year on October 31. Although it is mainly celebrated is USA,it has roots in age-old European traditions. It originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1…
Have you tried delicious Polish pike in a white sauce? Posted by Kasia on Oct 16, 2017
This was always one of my favorite seafood dishes growing up in Poland. It was a delicacy, something special…Delicious! I actually caught few pikes myself as a child, and since pike (szczupak) has sharp teeth, all the kids always had to try first if it really bites…before it made it’s way to the plate:) “Pike…