Turkey Day in Poland??? Posted by Kasia on Nov 25, 2015
Thanksgiving isn’t a holiday in Poland and is not really celebrated, but many of the same foods typically associated with this holiday are enjoyed year-round. Even though the Poles do not celebrate Thanksgiving in Poland, there are many Polonians who have immigrated from Poland to the United States and continue to celebrate this incredible holiday with all…
Happy Polish Independence Day! Posted by Kasia on Nov 11, 2015
Most of you probably know it, but for these of you that don’t, Poland’s National Independence Day (Narodowe Święto Niepodległości Polski) marks the anniversary of the country’s independence in 1918. It is celebrated as a nationwide holiday on November 11 each year. Ceremonious gatherings and parades are held in Polish towns and cities, including at Piłsudski…
Let’s have a pizza party! Pizza in Poland! Posted by Kasia on Nov 4, 2015
https://flic.kr/p/xqzw5Q Above image by Paweł on Flickr.com People might not equate the country of Poland with pizza very often, but the surprising truth is that pizza is quite popular in that nation today. You can find Domino’s or Pizza Hut in Poland…but there are a lot of great places, with unique, home made pizza…
Spooky Halloween Night in Poland! Posted by Kasia on Oct 31, 2015
A lot of people say that there is no such thing as Halloween in Poland! Well, partly they are right as you won’t find any day called that in the calendar, but… at the same time more and more Poles (especially young ones) celebrate Halloween. So the big question is – what can you expect…
Polish opera – amazing experience Posted by Kasia on Oct 22, 2015
A visit to a performance of Polish Opera is not just a musical event! Ten opera theatres have repertoire propositions for the aficionados of Italian belcanto or Wagnerian and even contemporary music. There are performances for adults and children, and popular operettas can also be seen. Poland is not just the music of Chopin! We…
Is today your lucky day? How to gamble in Poland? Posted by Kasia on Oct 15, 2015
Games of chance are very popular in Poland, and the prize money is not bad! Gamblers can bet at a bookmakers or try their luck in a casino. The Lotto is the most popular game of chance in Poland. If your 6 numbers out of 9 come up in the Duży Lotek the minimal guaranteed…
Teacher’s Day around the world Posted by Kasia on Oct 7, 2015
Teacher’s Day in Poland is coming up! Teachers form a very important part of almost all the societies. Their contribution towards the education and development of children, a country’s coming generation, is simply invaluable. Teachers (nauczyciele) have always been the vital contributor of learning in the society. They serve as the foundation of the cultural…