Christmas Eve in Poland, known as Wigilia, has some very beautiful traditions. Breaking the Opłatek wafer, caroling, opening gifts, the midnight mass, or Pasterka–these are
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Echoes in the Winter Wind: Polish Christmas Caroling Traditions
Imagine it’s a cold, dark night in a rural hamlet, far away from the nearest center of population. A full moon shines through the crisp,
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
I’m Sharing Opłatek With All of You
Whether you’re only a little bit Polish or have pierogi running through your veins, one of the most beloved and sacred Polish traditions is the
