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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. 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.

4. 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 ...

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. How Christmas is celebrated in 21 places around the world - AOL

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   Most people simply buy a cut of fish from the market, but the old tradition was for the lady of the house to keep a live carp in the bathtub for a few days before preparing it for the Christmas meal.

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

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8. Observance of Christmas by country - Wikipedia

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   Traditional Polish Wigilia meal Polish opłatki (Christmas wafer) in a basket. In the largely Catholic Poland, Christmas Eve begins with a day of fasting and then a night of feasting. The traditional Christmas meal is known as Wigilia ('The Vigil'), and being invited to attend a Wigilia dinner with a family is considered a high honor. [123]

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

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   In Germany, it’s tradition for children to polish their shoes and leave them on the street or near the fireplace on the evening of 5 December, the day before Saint Nicholas Day.