Christmas traditions part 2

Hello everyone! 

Today again the blog will be about Christmas customs and traditions that take place in Polish homes.  
So we're going with the subject. 
In the previous blog I told you about three today it's time for the rest. 
  • Christmas wafer - breaking the wafer with all participants of the Christmas Eve supper is its focal point. Sharing the wafer is intended to bring people together. In the past, wafers were baked in rectories, in monasteries, and distributed around the houses. 

  • Additional place at the table - on the table the hostess places an additional place setting, one more than there are supper participants. It is symbolically intended for an unannounced guest. It is also an expression of the memory of our loved ones who are absent, who could not reach the supper, e.g. from abroad. The empty cover also expresses the memory of a family member who has died. 
  • Dishes - depending on the region and family traditions, the set of Christmas Eve dishes is different, but it is customary to have all the fruit of the earth on the table, and there should be twelve dishes. Trying each one is to ensure happiness throughout the year.

  • Christmas candle - this custom was born in the Netherlands. On Christmas Eve, a burning lantern was placed in front of the entrance to each house, sometimes an ordinary candle was placed instead. The light was to be a sign of an invitation to the family of Maria and Józef that Jesus would be born in every home. 


  • Christmas tree - as a "tree of life" is a Christian symbol. It reminds people of the science of the fall and redemption of mankind. On the other hand, placing presents (gifts) under the Christmas tree is an imitation of goodness. 


I think these are the most important Polish tradition. I hope you enjoyed them. It is worth remembering that in Poland we open gifts after a joint dinner, we do not wait until morning. 

Bye Bye! 

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