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  2. 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]

  3. 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]

  4. 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.

  5. 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 ...

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

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    Krysa is the author of a book on Polish Christmas traditions, and he has produced a video series about Polish ethnic traditions.

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

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    One Christmas tradition in Poland involves keeping a fish in your bathtub. Holiday lights in Poland. AP Images. Christmas in Poland is celebrated with gift-giving, church services, ...

  8. Twelve-dish Christmas Eve supper - Wikipedia

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    The star symbolizes the birth of Jesus in Christian tradition and a soul of deceased ancestors in pre-Christian beliefs. Quiet, dim-lighting, and a somewhat mystical atmosphere is characteristic for Christmas Eve supper [citation needed]. In Poland, Lithuania and western Ukraine an extra plate and seat are always left at the table.

  9. Kraków szopka - Wikipedia

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    Kraków szopki [ˈkrakuf ˈʂɔp.ki] or nativity scenes (crib, crèche) (Polish: szopka krakowska) are a Christmas tradition originating from Kraków, Poland, and dating back to the 19th century. An unusual and characteristic feature of the szopka is the use of historical buildings of Kraków as a backdrop for the Nativity of Jesus . [ 1 ]

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