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By listenhere101 2 comments
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Cabbage rolls in polish are called Gołąbki (pronounced go-womb-kee) which means a pigeon. Although there is no pigeon in the recipe, it resembles the shape of pigeon breast. Traditionally they are served with tomato sauce; however other sauces ... more »
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The spelling of Polish names can make correct pronunciation difficult for those who don't know the language. Even people of Polish descent can have trouble with the family names of their own ancestors. However, learning a few things about the ... more »
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In Poland, after a festive dinner and Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day is reserved for rest and relaxation. .. more »
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Recipes for Polish special-occasion foods such as pierogi, poppy seed rolls or honey cakes aren't difficult to find. Most Polish cookbooks include a section on holiday foods... more »
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Most Polish names have equivalents in English. If your family background is Polish, you may want to use a Polish first or middle name for your child. Below is a list of names, along with their meanings... more »
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Christmas trees begin popping up in American living rooms around Thanksgiving nowadays, but in Poland trimming the tree together on Christmas Eve is an integral part of the holiday Celebration. As dusk falls and the first star appears in the ... more »
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Czernina, or 'duck blood soup,' is a well-known dish hailing from Poland. Many Polish immigrants have fond memories of their parents or grandparents spending a whole day cooking this dish. Although delicious on its own, this soup had many other ... more »
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In Poland, Christmas is a time to put aside grudges and hard feelings and celebrate the holiday. There are many ways to revive and preserve the lovely seasonal Polish traditions... more »
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You don't have to be fluent to speak a little Polish. It will take only a few minutes to learn some basic phrases to help you communicate. Native speakers will appreciate even a basic attempt to speak their language... more »
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So you're interested in learning Polish but don't know where to start. Fortunately, you've come to just the right place. No matter what your background, you can learn Polish in just a few simple steps... more »
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The menu for a traditional 12-course Polish Wigilia dinner served on Christmas Eve may vary, but it is always meatless and usually includes carp. Remember to fill your heart with good will and fast until the first star, Gwiazdka, appears in the sky... more »
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The major Christmas celebration in Poland takes place on "Wigilia," which is Christmas Eve. Traditionally, Wigilia is a time for forgiveness and a fresh start. A 12-dish, meatless dinner is served before other festivities begin... more »
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This Father's day take a break from your busy schedule and take sometime out for your dear dad. Father's day is a day to celebrate the presence of our fathers and father-figures in our lives. In Poland it is celebrated on 23rd June. So reserve ... more »
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Many of the Polish Christmas traditions resemble American traditions, yet they are all unique to Polish culture. If you long for some Polish nostalgia this Christmas, incorporate some of the following traditions into your family's routine. They ... more »
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As one of nine million Polish Americans, you belong to the nation's eighth-largest ethnic group, which represented 3.2 percent of the population in the year 2000. You possess the proud heritage of Poland, a country of rich cultural, religious and ... more »