Although the ancient European art of “Pisanki” has become very closely associated with Easter, it first came about more than 2000 years ago when people realized the connection between the egg and spring.  After the dark, cold, and death of winter, the egg symbolized rebirth or hope. Even then certain people used wax and natural … Read more Art of Coloring Easter Eggs (Pisanki) in Poland: Wax Flowing Technique

Vodka is a part of Polish culture and social tradition, it has always been present at Polish celebrations, parties and weddings. Actually it’s hard to imagine any kind of party in Poland without few bottles of vodka. Some people claim that vodka is somehow linked to Polish national identity. No wonder Poland is one of … Read more Top 10 Polish Vodka Brands

The tradition of brewing in Poland reaches back to medieval times, times of the Slavic people and the beginnings of Polish statehood. Beer was the most popular alcoholic beverage among the Slavs, who spread the skill of treating beer brew with cone hops in order to improve the taste of the drink. In the Middle … Read more Polish beer

Traditional Polish dishes have a lot in common with the cuisine of West Slavic and Central European nations. Characteristic of Polish cuisine are cereal dishes and flour, like kluski (type of dumplings without filling), dumplings, soups, breads and groats (all types). Flavors typical of Polish cuisine are salty, slightly fermented, or pickled, and medium spicy, … Read more Traditional Polish Food

Polish Christmas traditions are unique traditions, which are maintained for hundreds of years in Polish families. All the most important holidays in Poland are associated with the Christian tradition. An interesting feature is that also ancient pagan ceremonials occur in the customs, which also adds charm and magic to that special night. Christmas is a … Read more Christmas in Poland

Statesmen, Politicians and National Heroes Pope John Paul II (Karol Józef Wojtyła) 1920-2005 Pope of Catholic Church from 1978 till 2005, acclaimed one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century. He took an active role in ending of communism in Poland and eventually all of Europe. He was one of the most traveled … Read more Famous Polish People