Traditional christmas in Poland
Transcript of Traditional christmas in Poland
Santa ClausSanta Claus0 He comes to children on 6th
December. He gives presents and sweets to polite and good people. This elderly man leaves presents under the Christmas tree. He also does this after Christmas Eve supper. However, some people believe that presents are brought by Baby Jesus on Christmas Eve
0 He wears red trousers, brown boots , a red jacket with a brown belt and a red hat.
Christmas TreeChristmas TreeEvery year in our country we have to buy a Christmas tree. We also have to buy a lot of decorations. For example:0christmas balls0christmas tree lights0sweets0gingerbread
Christmas Eve TraditionChristmas Eve Tradition0 Why are there 12 dishes on our table on Christmas
Eve? Some people say it is so„because there were 12 apostles”, some say „because there are 12 months”, but is it important?
0 We think the most important is what is on the table and who we sit with around it.
DISH CONSISTING OF BOILED DISH CONSISTING OF BOILED WHEAT WITH HONEY AND WHEAT WITH HONEY AND
POPPYSEEDPOPPYSEED
Midnight MassMidnight Mass
0 In Poland people go to Midnight Mass which is solemn Holy Mass, taking place at midnight on Christmas Eve.
0 This is the first Holy Mass at Christmas.
0 At this time churches are very beautiful: inside we can see many Christmas trees and a nativity scene.