Breakfast in Poland and what a typical śniadanie menu would be? Posted by Kasia on May 3, 2013
We all know that breakfast is a very important meal! The waffles and pancakes so common for breakfast in the Western Europe (and USA as well) are usually reserved for the main course or dessert in Eastern Europe. And, while cold cereals are becoming more common, typically, breakfast is a much more substantial meal: cold cuts…
When is Constitution Day celebrated in Poland? Posted by Kasia on May 2, 2013
Many people in Poland celebrate Constitution Day (Święto Konstytucji 3 Maja or Święto Narodowe Trzeciego Maja), which commemorates the enactment of the Polish Constitution that came into effect on May 3rd, 1791. Constitution Day is part of a holiday season known as Majówka, which also includes the May 1st/Labor Day holiday.Most of people take May…
Time for fresh vegetables “Na straganie” Posted by Kasia on Apr 30, 2013
Spring has finally come to New Hampshire…and it almost fells like summer now. With beautiful weather come fresh fruit and vegetables, so accordingly today’s post has something to do with that! Here is one of my favorite poems written by Jan Brzechwa: Na straganie Na straganie w dzień targowy Takie słyszy się rozmowy: “Może pan…
Tańcowała igła z nitką Posted by Kasia on Apr 29, 2013
Today a very popular rhyme for kids about needle and thread dancing together: Tańcowała igła z nitką Tańcowała igła z nitką, Igła – pięknie, nitka – brzydko. Igła cała jak z igiełki, Nitce plączą się supełki. Igła naprzód – nitka za nią: ”Ach, jak cudnie tańczyć z panią!” Igła biegnie drobnym ściegiem, A za igłą…
Warsaw Ghetto memorial created by Jewish groups in Poland Posted by Kasia on Apr 23, 2013
Jewish groups in Poland have condemned plans to locate a memorial to Polish “righteous” gentiles in the heart of what once was the Warsaw ghetto saying it would infringe upon the memory of murdered Jews. Current plans put the memorial to the Righteous Among Nations next to the center of Jewish resistance during the uprising…
How Earth Day is celebrated around the world? Posted by Kasia on Apr 22, 2013
Earth day (Dzień Ziemi) is the largest, most widely celebrated international environmental event (wydarzenie środowiskowe). Earth Day helps celebrate Earth’s unique place in the universe. It is the only planet in our solar system teeming with incredible biodiversity (niesamowita różnorodność biologiczna). Learning about and protecting this biodiversity is what Earth Day is all about. People all…
Jak się masz? Posted by Kasia on Apr 17, 2013
“Jak się masz” the Polish phrase is the English equivalent of “how are you”. I bet most of you know this phrase and it is probably one of the first ones to learn while studying Polish! However, I have to tell you, that it is not a really popular phrase in Poland. People usually say…