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Poland goes nuts for doughnuts! Posted by Kasia on Feb 8, 2018
Fat Thursday marks the last Thursday before the start of the Lent. This last Thursday, prior to Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, is one of the most important holidays, and it mainly revolves around eating as many doughnuts as possible, all in the name of good luck!!! Doughnuts are considered to bring people happiness…
10 top posts about Polish food Posted by Kasia on Aug 14, 2016
We all love food! And what’s better than unique taste of country specialties when traveling? I love to visit local restaurants with “different” food when I travel. Something unique, something special, something that represents each country’s cuisine. Today put together a list of 10 food blogs with delicious tastes of Poland! Enjoy! What is Polish…
What international festivals in Poland would you like to see? Posted by Kasia on Aug 12, 2015
Poland is a place where many cultural events happen, no doubt about that! Throughout the years big Polish cities organized a bunch of festivals. Their range vary from smoky jazz sessions and students days to serious classical music performances. There are also all kinds of folklore and sailor festivals. Here are some of these great…
Polish Religious Easter traditions Posted by Kasia on Apr 16, 2014
One of the most significant Catholic traditions in Poland is Wielkanoc or Święta Wielkanocne (Easter) that commemorates Zmartwychwstanie Jezusa Chrystusa (Jesus Christ Resurrection). First, on the last Thursday before Wielki Post (Lent) there is the so-called Tłusty Czwartek (Fat Thursday) when all the people eat pączki wypełnione marmoladą (donuts filled with marmalade) or faworki or…
Tłusty czwartek – what’s so special about Fat Thursday in Poland? Posted by Kasia on Feb 27, 2014
As in other Catholic countries that celebrate the last day before the fasting season of Lent begins, Poland has its own version of the French Mardis Gras (Fat Tuesday), known locally as Tłusty Czwartek, or Fat Thursday. With Lent forbidding sweets and treats, Fat Thursday is a similar celebration of gluttonous indulgence as in other…
What is on the menu? Posted by Kasia on May 16, 2012
Dining out in Poland can be a great experience. All the wonderful, tasty food, so different than food in US… Looking at the menu in different Polish restaurants may be a little confusing sometimes. Sometimes, even with the english menu, you may be surprised what you actually ordered. For example, if you order toast for…
Epiphany Posted by Kasia on Jan 5, 2012
Tomorrow is Epiphany. Epiphany, meaning “vision of God”, which falls on January 6, is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God the Son as a human being in Jesus Christ. Western Christians commemorate principally (but not solely) the visitation of the Biblical Magi to the Baby Jesus, and thus Jesus’ physical manifestation…