Once upon a time…baby Jesus was born! Jasełka – Christmas Nativity Play in Poland Posted by Kasia on Dec 17, 2018
Through the centuries, each nation has built up different traditions centering around the amazing festivity of Christmas. One of the ways Poland expresses warm feelings that come with Christmas time is Jasełka (jasełko is taken from the world jasło which is synonymous with żłobek – crib). The custom originated in the 13th century when St…
Have you been good or bad? Mikołajki in Poland Posted by Kasia on Dec 6, 2018
A lot of my daughters’ friends are a little jealous that they get a visit from Santa twice!!! Yes! Twice! Every opportunity is good when it comes to gift giving…and gift receiving! Mikołajki is a different name for St Nicholas’ Day in Poland. On the night from December 5th to the 6th, Santa visits kids…
Which quotes in Polish may be just right for the situation? Posted by Kasia on Nov 29, 2018
Some days, nothing seems to go right, no matter how hard you try. If you’re having one of those days, here are Inspiring Quotes in Polish That Will Get You Through Even the Toughest Day! Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving — Życie jest jak jazda na rowerze. Żeby…
Relaxing in a Spa in Poland Posted by Kasia on Nov 22, 2018
Visiting a beauty salon, especially for women, is a pleasant way to spend a few hours. The beauty industry is so widespread; you can find a good beauty salon in any city and any country! So when you are visiting Poland, you may want to study some of the beauty salon vocabulary, before you visit a…
World turns white and red to celebrate 100 years of Polish independence Posted by Kasia on Nov 11, 2018
1918 marked a special moment in Polish history: after 123 years of absence from the map of Europe, deprived of statehood, and with its cultural identity endangered, Poland regained its independence. The 100th anniversary of Poland regaining its independence is being celebrated throughout the country, but also abroad with events and initiatives taking place that commemorate…
Is Poland turning the clocks back? Posted by Kasia on Nov 6, 2018
Spring forward and fall back are seasonal markers for most parts of the United States. However, daylight Saving Time is not observed in Hawaii or Arizona (with the exception of the Navajo Nation), and it’s also skipped in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. When it comes to the rest of the world, it’s a…
Why so much dislike for Halloween in Poland? Posted by Kasia on Oct 30, 2018
Recently a lot of my “Facebook friends” have been posting and sharing different messages about Halloween in Poland. Most of them are against this holiday… Halloween originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November…