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POLISH EASTER POLISH EASTER Easter is also called Pascha, it is the most important religious feast in the Christian liturgical year. It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, which Christians believe occurred on the third day after his crucifixion some time in the period AD 27 to 33. Many non-religious cultural elements have become part of the holiday, and those aspects are often celebrated by many Christians and non-Christians alike. Easter is also called Pascha, it is the most important religious feast in the Christian liturgical year. It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, which Christians believe occurred on the third day after his crucifixion some time in the period AD 27 to 33. Many non-religious cultural elements have become part of the holiday, and those aspects are often celebrated by many Christians and non-Christians alike. Easter is between late March and late April each year, following the cycle of the moon. Easter is between late March and late April each year, following the cycle of the moon. The celebration of Easter is preceded by Holy Week, which begins with Palm Sunday. Palm branches and twigs are indispensable accessories of the events of this day. They commemorate Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday are also imporatnt days of adoration for Christians. On Good Friday people visit Jesus’ tombs whereas on Holy Saturday they go to church with small baskets to be sprinkled with holy water by a priest. The food they bring in their baskets are: cakes, eggs, a horseradish, sausages, ham, salt, pepper, and tiny sugar lambs. Eggs symbolise new life. The consecration of horseradish refers to the bitterness of the passion of Jesus which, on the day of resurrection, changed into joy and sweetness. The custom of coloring eggs for Easter is still observed. The celebration of Easter is preceded by Holy Week, which begins with Palm Sunday. Palm branches and twigs are indispensable accessories of the events of this day. They commemorate Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday are also imporatnt days of adoration for Christians. On Good Friday people visit Jesus’ tombs whereas on Holy Saturday they go to church with small baskets to be sprinkled with holy water by a priest. The food they bring in their baskets are: cakes, eggs, a horseradish, sausages, ham, salt, pepper, and tiny sugar lambs. Eggs symbolise new life. The consecration of horseradish refers to the bitterness of the passion of Jesus which, on the day of resurrection, changed into joy and sweetness. The custom of coloring eggs for Easter is still observed.

POLISH EASTER On Sunday morning, beautifully laid table is covered with colored eggs, cold meats, sausages, ham, yeast cakes, pound cakes, poppy-seed cakes, and in the middle of it all, a lamb made of sugar, commemorating the resurrected Christ. Sharing a boiled egg with one’s relatives is a national tradition. A piece of egg with salt and pepper, consecrated by priest, is an inseparable accessory in the good wishes we extend to each other at Easter. Cakes are very important ingredients of Easter breakfast too. There are gigantic cakes called ‘baby” as well as “mazurki” which are typical cakes for Easter. On Sunday morning, beautifully laid table is covered with colored eggs, cold meats, sausages, ham, yeast cakes, pound cakes, poppy-seed cakes, and in the middle of it all, a lamb made of sugar, commemorating the resurrected Christ. Sharing a boiled egg with one’s relatives is a national tradition. A piece of egg with salt and pepper, consecrated by priest, is an inseparable accessory in the good wishes we extend to each other at Easter. Cakes are very important ingredients of Easter breakfast too. There are gigantic cakes called ‘baby” as well as “mazurki” which are typical cakes for Easter. On Easter Monday there is a very ancient Easter tradition called “Smigus- Dyngus” – a custom of pouring water on one another. On Easter Monday there is a very ancient Easter tradition called “Smigus- Dyngus” – a custom of pouring water on one another.

EASTER CARDS

EASTER BASKET Eggs Eggs ”Baba”- Easter cake ”Baba”- Easter cake Bread Bread Lamb Lamb Sausages Sausages Salt and pepper Salt and pepper Horseradish Horseradish Ham Ham

EASTER FOOD Baba Baba ”Żurek”, the white borsh ”Żurek”, the white borsh White sausage White sausage ”Mazurek” ”Mazurek” Pate Pate

POLISH PROVERBS ABOUT EASTER POLISH PROVERBS ABOUT EASTER Dry Lent means a good year. Dry Lent means a good year. Who entertains day and night, will be hungry on Easter Sunday. Who entertains day and night, will be hungry on Easter Sunday. Good Friday - it is a good time to sow. Good Friday - it is a good time to sow.

EASTER SONGS Easter eggs, Yellow and blue, Easter eggs, For me and you. Easter eggs, Candy sweet, Easter eggs, Are good to eat. Easter eggs, Pretty and funny, but... where, oh where is the Easter Bunny? Easter eggs, Yellow and blue, Easter eggs, For me and you. Easter eggs, Candy sweet, Easter eggs, Are good to eat. Easter eggs, Pretty and funny, but... where, oh where is the Easter Bunny?

EASTER SONGS The Easter Bunny's feet Go hop, hop, hop, While his big pink ears Go flop, flop, flop. He is rushing on his way To bring our eggs on Easter Day, With a hop, flop, hop, flop, hop. The Easter Bunny's feet Go hop, hop, hop, While his big pink ears Go flop, flop, flop. He is rushing on his way To bring our eggs on Easter Day, With a hop, flop, hop, flop, hop.

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