Comenius - Finland 2014

Poles’ favourite holiday

The holiday itself lasts three days and isdivided into: the Christmas Eve, theChristmas Day and „The Second Holiday” (reminiscence of Saint Stephen – the first martyr).

The most celebrated day…

Pasterka

Christmas Eve Supper – thefestival of beautiful tradition

The First Star

The candle

Empty Place at the Table

Traditional dishes

Barszcz z uszkami

Poppy seeds cake: „Makowiec”

Kutia

Christmas Tree – the one and only.

The Star

It commemorates the Bethlehem Star

An Angel• Angels lead shepherds to Jesus.

• Interestingly, contrary to other countriesChristmas gifts are given not by Santa Claus but by an Angel (some connection to the air element ). Santa Claus Day is celebratedseparately on the 6th of December.

So children get presents twice!

Candles

Baubles

Food – sweets, gingerbread, dried oranges.

Wroclaw

Krakow

Warszawa

Lodz

Katowice

„Podlazniczka”

Thank you for attention!

Marry Christmas!