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Polish Christmas wishes Posted by Kasia on Dec 22, 2011
Christmas is getting closer and closer, it is just few days to Christmas… It is high time to send Christmas cards or emails to all your family and friends. If you are a relative to someone who lives in Poland, or maybe a friend or an employer or your neighbour happens to be Polish, than…
Cicha noc, święta noc Posted by Kasia on Dec 13, 2011
I love Polish kolędy! Here is my favorite one: Cicha noc, święta noc Cicha noc, święta noc, Pokój niesie ludziom wszem A u żłobka Matka Święta Czuwa sama uśmiechnięta Nad Dzieciątka snem, Nad Dzieciątka snem. Cicha noc, święta noc, Pastuszkowie od swych trzód Biegną wielce zadziwieni, Za anielskim głosem pieni Gdzie się spełnił cud, Gdzie…
Old Christmas story for Polish children Posted by Kasia on Dec 9, 2011
This is an excerpt from “Jadwiga’s Crossing” novel devoted to Polish immigration to America. The story was told to the children to keep their patriotic feelings alive during the time when Poland lost its independence. This beautifully written, meticulously researched work is a must-read not only for Polish-Americans, but for all readers who are interested…
John Paul II’s watch sold… Posted by Kasia on Oct 19, 2011
Today some recent news from Poland! The buyer paid PLN 400 thousand for the watch belonging to John Paul II (Papież Jan Paweł II). Charity auction (aukcja charytatywna) of watches belonging to famous people, organised by watchmaker company Strojny, took place on Sunday in the Juliusz Slowacki Theatre in Kraków. The Pope’s watch (zegarek Papieża), handmade…
Częstochowa pilgrimage Posted by Kasia on Aug 15, 2011
Today is the final day of the Częstochowa pilgrimage. The tradition of pilgrimages to Częstochowa, a famous Marian sanctuary (also commonly known by the name of Clara Montana, the Bright Mountain) is a long and diverse one in Poland. The pilgrimages can take many forms, ranging from weekend group retreats where participants travel by coach and…
Grace before meal? Posted by Kasia on Jul 26, 2011
Some people say grace before meal (modlitwa przed jedzeniem). If it a tradition in your home I wanted to share with you few different prayers you can say. Drogi Panie Jezu, siądź przy stole z nami, jak kiedyś siadałeś ze swymi uczniami. Pobłogosław nas i te wszystkie dary, za które dzięki składamy bez miary. Niechaj…