Polish celebrations

Celebrations Some of the most popular festivals rooted in Poland are:  Nowy Rok (New Year): January 1 st is a holiday in the country.  Grandmother’s Day: It is commemorated on January 21st.  Greasy Thursday: As in other European countries, it is traditional that the last Thursday of Carnival energy dense foods will be consumed, in order to prepare the body for the proper fasting period of Lent. In Poland, one of the most common sweets during this period are the traditional paczki (fried pastries filled with jam).

 International Day of Working Women: the genesis of this celebration is found in the United States; indeed, its original purpose was to honor the 129 workers within the March 8, 1908 who died in the fire that broke out in a New York factory.  Start of Spring: March 21 has a special following among younger, which use this date as an excuse for not to attend classes.  Prima Aprilis: The name of this tradition stems from the date when it is held (April 1), and it’s equivalent to the Anglo-Saxon Fool's Day. During the day, it is customary to spend harmless pranks on friends and family, as the day of the Holy Innocents in Spain.

 Niedziela Wielkanocna and Poniedzialek Wielkanocny: Easter Sunday and Easter Monday (which takes place between the second week of March and April fourth, depending on the lunar calendar) are festive days in Poland.  Święto Panstwowe (International Labor Day): On May 1 is a holiday statewide.  Święto Narodowe Trzeciego Maja (Constitution Day): Every May 3, Poles commemorate the anniversary of its first Constitution, which dates from This circumstance makes Poland the second country in the world (you will only forward US ) which had a constitution. Since both this day as the first of May are public holidays, many people choose to also rest on May 2, which is known as Flag Day. These three days are called Majówka.  Zielone Swiatki (Pentecost) is celebrated 50 days after Easter and, depending on the lunar calendar, coincides with the months of May or June. This day is festive throughout the country.  Mother's Day: Celebrated on May 26.  Children's Day: Every June 1, children and Polish children receive gifts from her parents. It is also common for the whole family out to spend the day away from home, doing some spice activity, such as going to the zoo.

 Saint Joan Night: On the night of June 23 (the shortest of the year), the population goes to the streets wearing traditional Polish clothing, mainly in the northern areas of the country. In turn, major cities held major celebrations related to the fire. Similarly, this date accommodates the Feria de San Juan (Jarmark Swietojanski), which is famous traditional taste bigos.  Dzien Bozego Ciala (or Corpus Christi Boze Cialo): This festive state level takes place the Thursday of the ninth week after Easter. This religious festival is celebrated with processions seconded by children dressed in white.  Wniebowziecie Najświętszej Maryi Panny / Dzien Wojska Polskiego: Each August 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary and the Day of the Armed Forces commemorated. Through this tribute to the army, Poland remembers its victory over the Russians in 1920, which happened just outside Warsaw. This day is festive throughout the whole country.  Wszystkich Swietych (All Saints Day): November 1 is a festive day statewide. In addition, this date coincides with the most important holiday in the city of Poznan Sw Marcin (San Martin)..

 MADE BY ALEJANDRO MOYA