Archive for 'Culture'
Would you step inside this Polish chapel made out of skulls? Posted by Kasia on Mar 4, 2017
Anytime I travel, I try to find one unique, very different place to visit. Today, I have a very interesting one for you:) From the road, it would be easy to overlook this small, unassuming chapel located in one of the oldest towns in southwestern Poland. But the wooden doors hide a spectacular, macabre interior. Thousands of…
Let’s learn a Polish drinking song! Posted by Kasia on Feb 28, 2017
“Europe has a great culture and an amazing history. Most important thing though is that people there know how to live! In America they’ve forgotten all about it. I’m afraid that the American culture is a disaster.” Johnny Depp I truly don’t think that American culture is a disaster, but I definitely agree that Poles know how to…
Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Poland Posted by Kasia on Feb 14, 2017
Valentine’s Day (Walentynki) is one of the most romantic days of the year celebrated in many countries including Poland on February 14. Poles were quick to adopt Western-style celebrations of Valentine’s Day and nowadays it’s as popular in Poland as anywhere else. And with this special day just around the corner, let’s see how Poles celebrate…
10 great Polish blogs for beginners Posted by Kasia on Jan 31, 2017
Hello everyone! It’s hard to start learning a new language, especially when you feel overwhelmed. I put a list of 10 great Polish blogs for beginners and hopefully that will make your learning adventure a little bit easier:) 1 I guess alphabet is always the first step…so let’s start here! Alfabet – let’s have fun…
Grandfather’s Day in Poland Posted by Kasia on Jan 18, 2017
In my last blog we talked about celebrating Dzień Babci, which is on January 21st (https://blogs.transparent.com/polish/how-to-celebrate-grandmothers-day-in-poland/). A day later, Poles celebrate Dzień Dziadka (Grandfather’s Day)! Dzień Dziadka is celebrated in a similar way as Dzień Babci. Grandchildren are sending laurki (handmade cards), buying small gifts or making gifts themselves. There is usually celebration in schools…
What are your favorite Polish Christmas traditions? Posted by Kasia on Dec 17, 2016
Christmas is almost here! What a wonderful time, my favorite time of the year:) And here in New Hampshire we are definitely having white christmas! I have to admit that it has been 12 years since I spent Christmas with my family in Poland! Way too long…Unfortunately life gets so busy, traveling expensive and sometimes…
What are the benefits of learning a new language? Part II Posted by Kasia on Dec 13, 2016
In the last blog I gave you few different reasons to start learning a new language ( read first part of the blog here). Today I have few more great (I think) reasons to pick up another language! Once you know 1 or 2, it is so much easier to learn another language. So what is…