Wigilia
Wigilia is a special time in Poland that happens the day before Christmas. It is a special meal that families traditionally eat together. It's kinda like a really big dinner party with your family and friends.
Before the meal, people often go to church to celebrate and remember the birth of Jesus. Then, they go back home to get ready for the big meal.
At Wigilia, there are usually 12 different dishes served, one for each of the apostles. Many of the dishes are made with fish, like carp, herring, and trout. They are also lots of different kinds of pierogi, which are like big dumplings filled with delicious things like sauerkraut, mushrooms, or cheese.
One of the most special things that happens during Wigilia is the breaking of the opłatek. It's a special kind of wafer that everyone gets from their parents or grandparents. They go around the table and each person breaks off a piece of their opłatek and gives it to each other while saying something nice. It's a very special moment for families to share their love and appreciation for each other.
After the meal, people often exchange gifts and spend time together. It's a really nice way to celebrate Christmas with your loved ones in Poland.
Before the meal, people often go to church to celebrate and remember the birth of Jesus. Then, they go back home to get ready for the big meal.
At Wigilia, there are usually 12 different dishes served, one for each of the apostles. Many of the dishes are made with fish, like carp, herring, and trout. They are also lots of different kinds of pierogi, which are like big dumplings filled with delicious things like sauerkraut, mushrooms, or cheese.
One of the most special things that happens during Wigilia is the breaking of the opłatek. It's a special kind of wafer that everyone gets from their parents or grandparents. They go around the table and each person breaks off a piece of their opłatek and gives it to each other while saying something nice. It's a very special moment for families to share their love and appreciation for each other.
After the meal, people often exchange gifts and spend time together. It's a really nice way to celebrate Christmas with your loved ones in Poland.