Traditions about traditions- Christmas in Poland

Poland is so close to Germany, what could be so different at Christmas than here? Surprise, the answer is: extremely much! Sarah’s family comes from Poland and she tells us a lot of exciting things about the traditional Christmas in our neighboring country.

A Christmas market in the Polish city of Wroclaw.

Wigilia is an important festival

Christmas is called for the Poles Wigilia (Latin for: "guards"). As with us, the pre-Christmas season is ushered in in Poland with Christmas markets. There are many colorful stands, for example the Polish gingerbread piernik sold. For many Catholic Poles, Christmas is the most important festival of the year. That’s why the whole family spends Christmas Day together from morning to night. Together they cook the banquet and prepare everything.