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Wojsko polskie Posted by Kasia on Mar 29, 2011
I tried to gather the most important information about Polish military. Siły Zbrojne Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (“Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland”, abbreviated SZ RP; popularly, Wojsko Polskie, abbreviated WP—roughly, the “Polish Military”) are the national defense forces of Poland. The name has been used since the early 19th century, but can also be applied…
Who doesn’t like chocolate? Posted by Kasia on Mar 27, 2011
I guess there are some people who don’t like it, my mother included…Still, to this day I can’t get it! One of the biggest and most popular chocolate companies in Poland is Wedel. Wedel is Poland’s oldest chocolate brand and one of the oldest Polish brands still existing on the market. For over 150 years…
Polish countryside Posted by Kasia on Mar 22, 2011
You know few great Polish cities that everyone talks about. Tourists always want to visit Warszawa, Kraków and other popular places. Not too many people talk about countryside, so I wanted to give you a little picture of it today, because it is beautiful. The theme of Polish country (polska wieś) was present many times…
Red and white Posted by Kasia on Mar 18, 2011
Some people are confused with the Polish flag. Sometimes they see it only with red and white, sometimes white eagle appears on it as well. So I decided to explain it in today’s blog. The official Polish flag for general use consists simply of two horizontal fields of equal size, with the top one white…
Polish National Anthem Posted by Kasia on Mar 14, 2011
Just like in any other country, national anthem (hymn narodowy) is sung during important national holidays, games, in schools and on other occasions. I think it is pretty easy to learn and couple of my friends asked me to teach them the words. And that’s how I’ve got an idea for today’s blog. Polish National…
Przedwiośnie Posted by Kasia on Mar 11, 2011
We still have pretty heavy winter here in New Hampshire, but hopefully snow will melt soon…In Poland you can really feel przedwiośnie (early spring). That’s why I wanted to talk to you about polish rites for summoning spring (obrzędy przywoływania wiosny). I have to mention one holiday – The Annunciation of the Holy Virgin Mary…
Polish last names – Polskie Nazwiska Posted by Kasia on Mar 4, 2011
A lot of times my friends ask me what does my maiden last name mean. It actually doesn’t mean anything. Also, it is not a typical Polish last name (it is Poterek). However you can definitely recognize a lot of typical Polish last names. Like all European cultures, the Polish last names are passed on…