Archive for 'Culture'
Registration of Foreign Birth Certificate in Poland, part 2 Posted by Anna on Nov 21, 2009
Here Barb tells us what to do in order to register birth certificates of minors born abroad. Registering the births of minors (osób małoletnich): Birth certificates of minors, born abroad, are registered on the basis of a written application, submitted by one of the parents to the Office of Vital Statistic (Urząd Stanu Cywilnego), along…
Registration of Foreign Birth Certificate in Poland Posted by Anna on Nov 18, 2009
Today we have a guest post by our favorite guest blogger, Barbara, about how to register your foreign birth certificate in Poland. All explained very clearly step by step in an easy to follow manner. This process is very important if you are planning to confirm your Polish citizenship. So, read on and take notes…
Polish Patriotic Songs Posted by Anna on Nov 11, 2009
November 11. Święto Niepodległości. Independence Day. I wrote about it last year, if I remember correctly. So, this year, let’s celebrate it a little bit differently – with a song (and dance, but that’s optional). I have to say that I’m very undereducated when it comes to pieśni patriotyczne (patriotic songs). I remember something my…
Kombinowanie continued Posted by Anna on Nov 2, 2009
So, let’s go back to the issue of kombinowanie for a few more minutes. Turns out that the person who claims that Poles are a cheating, scheming and otherwise dishonest bunch also reads this blog. Oh, hi! Small world, isn’t it? Thank you for providing us with such an interesting discussion topic! And to another…
Poles and kombinowanie Posted by Anna on Oct 27, 2009
Today we will tackle something that is a bit controversial. Or maybe not, I guess it all depends on your point of view. But we’ll see. I really don’t like sweeping generalizations, though that doesn’t stop me in making them myself from time to time, to be perfectly honest. So most of the time when…
Kapuśniak – Cabbage Soup Posted by Anna on Oct 24, 2009
There are many definitions and examples of comfort food – I’m pretty sure that every culture has its very own typical dishes that fall into this category. And one thing is certain, when you’re sick you crave that yummy, comforting goodness. And I am and I do. But what do I crave? Kapuśniak (cabbage soup)…
Not Going Back to School After All Posted by Anna on Oct 9, 2009
Remember my excitement about my return to school? Well, after all, it’s not going to happen. And so right were those of you who said that I should have picked a school in the UK, or elsewhere. Ah… But I guess I needed to learn it the hard way all by myself. So what happened?…