For Poland, the homeland of our ancestors, during this time of national tragedy and mourning. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and may the perpetual light shine upon them. May their soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen. Wieczne odpoczynek racz im dać Panie, a światłość wiekuista niechaj [...]
Traditional Easter celebrations in Poland are as old and elaborate as Christmas celebrations and they involve a lot of preparations. One week before Palm Sunday, housewives stopped baking bread through the fear that the bread they baked throughout the rest of the year would spoil. Not until the Holy Week did they start baking. In [...]
On March 8, people across the world celebrate International Women’s Day. In the United States, March is designated as National Women’s History Month and honors the contributions of women to the nation’s history and culture. Each year, the U.S. President issues a proclamation calling on all citizens to observe March as National Women’s History Month, [...]
Christmas in Poland, that the greatest moment is the evening of December 24, always remains in Poland the most important celebration. Although its origins have a religious direction, it is especially a family celebration, love, comprehension and mutual attention. It is a celebration having kept the same traditions since centuries, full with symbols, having its [...]
