How Christmas is celebrated and celebrated in Poland. Christmas traditions at Poles
Rating: 7,8/10 (569 votes)  Poland Poles – one of the most religious European nations, and they approach the celebration of Christmas very reverently, observing all traditions. In Poland, this is primarily a spiritual holiday, not a reason to have fun. Christmas is celebrated in Poland on December 25, along with the rest of the Catholic world. At this time, even adults here believe in miracles, to the extent that God grants everyone extraordinary opportunities, even the ability to talk to animals. Preparations for the big celebration begin on December 24th. From early morning, all family members take part in preparing the home for the celebration, decorate the Christmas tree, prepare holiday food, carry out general cleaning, prepare gifts for each other.  Christmas market in Poland Poles prepare the festive table in a very original way. They have it divided into 2 parts: lean dishes – those that will eat up to 24 hours, and Christmas dishes – who eat after Christmas. The first category traditionally includes at least 12 dishes. It is obligatory kutia made from crushed wheat, seasoned with honey, nuts and raisins; borsch with mushrooms; fish dishes (carp cooked in various ways, herring served with onion rings and herbs). It also cannot do without potato dumplings with cabbage. The dessert is dried fruit compote and donuts. As for the dishes falling for the period after 24 hours, then among them you can find the jellied meat familiar to everyone, various salads, traditional flask (a dish made from cow's ventricles) and cabbage rolls. It should be noted that on Christmas Eve, the Poles do not eat either sprite or meat. Meat and wine time comes at Christmas dinner on the 25th.  Jellied meat There are several other customs associated with the festive table. For example, they put an empty extra plate on it in case an unexpected guest comes to the doorstep. Poles believe that it could be Jesus himself. Several bundles of hay are placed under the table in memory of the Bethlehem Cave. Poles gather at the table for Christmas with the appearance of the first star. The meal begins with a prayer, the head of the family divides between all payments – a shortbread of baked dough, which was bought the day before in the church. The whole family exchanges pieces of this cookie, along the way apologize to each other for past grievances and say good wishes. If the family has children, then for Christmas they prepare theatrical Christmas-themed scenes. For this they receive sweets from adults. As a rule, only the family gathers at the festive table: they visit friends on December 25 and 26. But if the family has familiar people who are threatened to spend Christmas night alone, then they are sure to be invited to their place. Poles have a belief that no one should feel forgotten on this magical night.  Poland At Christmas in Poland, special attention is paid to visiting the church – so called Catholic churches. At Christmas, they have an atmosphere of magic and the approach of a miracle. As soon as you find yourself inside the temple, you begin to understand, feel the significance and spirituality of what is happening. Parsley, that is, the service on the night before Christmas, is traditionally visited by many Poles in order to be together and feel the presence of Jesus. The churches themselves are very beautiful during the Christmas period, there are Christmas trees decorated with garlands and toys, organ music is sure to sound. so called Catholic churches. At Christmas, they have an atmosphere of magic and the approach of a miracle. As soon as you find yourself inside the temple, you begin to understand, feel the significance and spirituality of what is happening. Parsley, that is, the service on the night before Christmas, is traditionally visited by many Poles in order to be together and feel the presence of Jesus. The churches themselves are very beautiful during the Christmas period, there are Christmas trees decorated with garlands and toys, organ music is sure to sound. so called Catholic churches. At Christmas, they have an atmosphere of magic and the approach of a miracle. As soon as you find yourself inside the temple, you begin to understand, feel the significance and spirituality of what is happening. Parsley, that is, the service on the night before Christmas, is traditionally visited by many Poles in order to be together and feel the presence of Jesus. The churches themselves are very beautiful during the Christmas period, there are Christmas trees decorated with garlands and toys, organ music is sure to sound. We also recommend reading Origami: paper figures Topic: How Christmas is celebrated and celebrated in Poland. Christmas traditions at Poles. |
