Archive for 'Culture'
Poczta Polska – Going Postal Posted by Anna on Apr 22, 2010
Yes, today Anna’s going postal. In more ways than one. I am pretty sure there is an entire level of hell reserved for Poczta Polska (Polish Post). A very special level of hell, no doubt. And even then, I can imagine the devils in charge “going postal” when they’re told who its for. Yes, it’s…
Polish Death and Burial Customs Posted by Anna on Apr 15, 2010
In today’s post, Adam gives us a very detailed look at the customs and traditions of this most difficult time in the lives of those who lost a loved one. Death is unfortunately an unavoidable, if a rather displeasing event. It affects every human being around the world, in every place and every culture. And…
Poland Mourns Its President and Senior Officials Posted by Anna on Apr 11, 2010
By Adam and Anna: Polish President Lech Kaczyński, his wife Maria and dozens of senior politicians died in a plane crash (katastrofa lotnicza) on April 10, 2010. President Lech Kaczyński was born in 1949 in Warsaw to an affluent and deeply patriotic family. His father was an engineer and former soldier of the Home Army…
Easter – Wielkanoc Posted by Anna on Apr 3, 2010
Anna’s comment – I asked Adam to write about Easter knowing full well that he would be reluctant to do so. And also knowing full well that he would object to the idea that being Polish equals being Catholic. But unfortunately, for what it’s worth, Poland is perceived as a Catholic country, and Easter is…
The Untranslatables – episode 1: Politics Posted by Anna on Mar 28, 2010
Today Adam (what a brave guy) tackles some totally incomprehensible to me political language. Yes, Poles sure do love their politics, and I, for one, am very glad that we have Adam to write about this. Because, frankly, I’d rather chew my leg off and bleed to death than talk politics. To understand Polish you…
Visiting – part 2 Posted by Anna on Mar 24, 2010
Since Adam’s post about going z wizytą (to visit someone) is proving quite popular (to read it, check the previous entry on the blog), let me expand on it a bit. The “cut your meat before eating” stuff is confusing some readers. Sorry. In retrospect I realize it should have been phrased somewhat differently. OK…
Visiting – the rules Posted by Anna on Mar 22, 2010
Today Adam explains what to do and what to expect if you’re going to visit a Polish person in his/her natural habitat. Read on: Continuing the topic of advice for travelers and the occasional foreigner living in Poland, this time I decided to follow your suggestions and cover visiting someone at home (iść w gości)…