Saturday was the 125th annual Polish Constitution Day parade held in Chicago, commemorating the May 3rd Polish Constitution of 1791. Since 1891, the event has
Category: Polish Culture
A Polish Palm Sunday
It’s Palm Sunday, the Christian feast day that commemorates Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. For Poles, as for many other people, Palm Sunday has long been
How the Polish Flag Got Its Colors
Biało Czerwoni, Napewno Oni! That’s a famous chant that Poles use to cheer on their national teams, and it roughly translates to: The White and
Twardowski: The Pole Who Sold His Soul
One of Poland’s creepiest tales, and perfect for the Halloween season, is the legend of Pan (Mr.) Twardowski. Known as the Polish Faust, Pan Twardowski
My Wigilia Wishes To You
On this Wigilia, I would like to share an opłatek with all of my readers and social media followers. For those who may not know,
More Strange Polish Christmas Eve Superstitions
Many of you enjoyed my article on the Strangest Polish Christmas Eve Superstitions. When I wrote that, I thought I had heard it all. Well
