The most important Polish Christmas words!

Wigilia means Christmas Eve. It is very special and important day in Poland (24th December).The Wigilia feast begins at the appearance of the first star (pierwsza gwiazdka).The family starts with the breaking of the opłatek. Everyone at the table shares a piece with each family member.

Opłatek

What we usually eat at that day?

Barszcz czerwony (beetroot soup) with uszka (kind of ravioli).

barszcz czerwony

There is no meat served, but fish... karp (a carp).

Karp

All together, it should be 12 dishes according to the tradition.

 The supper is  followed by the exchange of gifts (a gift- prezent).

Christmas Eve ends with Pasterka, the Midnight Mass at the local church.

So will you remember the meaning of all those words?

Wigilia, pierwsza gwiazdka, opłatek, barszcz, uszka, karp, prezent, pasterka


WESOŁYCH ŚWIĄT!