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2. Christmas wafer - Wikipedia

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   The breaking of the Christmas wafer is a custom that began in Poland in the 10th century and is practiced by people of Polish ancestry around the world. It is considered the most ancient and beloved of Polish traditions. [7] In Poland and some parts of Central Europe, these Christmas wafers are dyed and used as ornaments. [8]

3. 30 Christmas Traditions From Around the World - AOL

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   “No Christmas Eve supper in Poland can pass without the Christmas wafer or opłatek, a thin slice of bread made of white flour,” according to the Polish government, which says the tradition ...

4. From Christmas pickle to eating grapes: 10 holiday traditions ...

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   These unique Christmas and New Year’s Eve traditions are celebrated in different areas of the world ... we begin with a piece of Oplatek, which is what Catholic areas of Poland call a Christmas ...

5. Christmas in Poland - Wikipedia

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   Other aspects of Polish Christmas include nativity plays called "Jasełka" or "Herody", outdoor nativity scenes, the singing of carols, notably "God Is Born" or "Midst Quiet Night", and Kulig, a horse-pulled sleigh ride. The tradition of crafting and hand-making Christmas szopkas in Kraków was declared UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. [1]

6. Wigilia - Wikipedia

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   Wigilia (Polish pronunciation: [vʲiˈɡʲilja] ⓘ) is the traditional Christmas Eve vigil supper in Poland, held on December 24.The term is often applied to the whole of Christmas Eve, extending further to Pasterka—midnight Mass, held in Roman Catholic churches all over Poland and in Polish communities worldwide at or before midnight.

7. Here's where can you learn more about Polish Christmas customs

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8. Wafer - Wikipedia

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   Christmas wafers are made of only wheat flour and water. Their patterns often depict religious scenes, are a Central European Roman Catholic Christmas tradition celebrated in Polish, Slovak, Lithuanian and Italian families on Christmas Eve. These do not have sacramental value like the communion wafer.

9. Category:Polish traditions - Wikipedia

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   Pages in category "Polish traditions" The following 35 pages are in this category, out of 35 total. ... Christmas in Poland; Christmas wafer; D. Dożynki; E. Easter ...