Christmas in Poland

Advent - time of waiting for the celebration the Nativity of Jesus, the baking of the Christmas gingerbread, and the making of Christmas decorations.

We exchange Christmas Cards

We decorate Christmas Trees

Christmas EveThe Christmas Eve begins at the appearance of the first star.

The supper, which includes many traditional dishes and deserts, can sometimes last for over two hours. The supper begins with the breaking of the wafer. Everyone at the table breaks off a piece and eats it as a symbol of their unity with Christ. They then share a piece with each family member.  

A tradition exists among some families to serve twelve different dishes at Christmas Eve symbolizing the Twelve Apostles.

A traditional Christmas meal in Poland includes fried carp and borscht with ravioli, carp, dumplings,For desert, poppy-seed cake,  gingerbread.

We exchange presents

Gingerbreadsare made in a variety of shapes, including hearts, animals, and St. Nicholas figures. Old traditional decorations include handmade stars.

We sing Christmas Carols

Christmas Eve ends with Pasterka, the midnight mass at the local church.

Christmas Dayis often spent visiting families

and friends

Christmas at schoolBefore Christmas we meet together at school.

We play Nativity plays

We sing Christmas carols at school

We wish you a Marry Christmas and a Happy New Year