Post on 02-Jan-2016
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Advent
In Poland, Advent is the beginning of
Christmas Time.Some people give up their
favourite foods or drinks and discos. Some
people also go to Church. There is the
tradition of the roraty, special masses
dedicated to Mary.
WigiliaThe Christmas Eve a very important andbusy day in Poland. A specjal Christmas Evemeal called Wigilia is eaten after the firststar has been seen in the sky.So childrenlook at the night sky to spot the first star!Itis also all meat free and migdt consist ofbarszcz,uszka,pierogi and fish dishes.Themeal consists of 12 dishes.At the beginning
ofthe meal everyone breaks a piece off and
eats Opłatek.
After Wigilia
After Wigilia children chec the presentsunder the tree.Presents might also bebrought by ,,Święty Mikołaj’’.People talk
andsing carols.Christmas Eve is finished by going toChurch for a Midnight Mass servis.It iscalled ,,Pasterka,,The day after Wigilia we are often spentwith family and friends.