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| Polish Xmas 101 | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Dec 11 2011, 06:05 PM (249 Views) | |
| LWpianistin | Dec 11 2011, 06:05 PM Post #1 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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I just attended a Polish Christmas gathering. It was held in our barn and I happened to be working tonight, so it was me, the guy who arranged it/co-worker, and members of the Polish Society of Charleston. They brought wine, good bread, cheese, butter, and this spread made of nothing but pork fat and bits of pork. I observed the Breaking of the Oplatek, then we all went around and greeted each other while exchanging pieces of wafer. People said they give them to pets, too. After that, we sang carols , some in Polish (I followed along with them in the book) and some in English. It was so cool to observe a tradition like that, and hear people speak in Polish. I learned how to say "Thank you"!That kind of thing is what makes Christmas time special. |
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| Larry | Dec 11 2011, 06:09 PM Post #2 |
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Mmmmmmm, pie!
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Are you Polish? |
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Of the Pokatwat Tribe | |
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| George K | Dec 11 2011, 06:13 PM Post #3 |
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Finally
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There's something special about tradition. Family Lithuanians break the wafer as well. Black bread, heavily buttered with some whiskey or vodka to wash it down. Of course, there's honey Kucios
Sometimes, I miss those things. |
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| LWpianistin | Dec 11 2011, 06:16 PM Post #4 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Not at all. British and some Blackfoot. |
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| Larry | Dec 11 2011, 06:18 PM Post #5 |
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Mmmmmmm, pie!
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Oh, yum........![]() And that means I get to tell some pollock jokes..... |
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| LWpianistin | Dec 11 2011, 06:22 PM Post #6 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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The lady who put it all together was so happy there was hay that she could put under the tablecloths. Now I know why, thanks to the amazing interwebs. |
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| apple | Dec 12 2011, 04:06 AM Post #7 |
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one of the angels
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one would think the glasses would tip.. altho they could use just a little hay. Thanks for sharing LW and George.. please continue |
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| Axtremus | Dec 12 2011, 03:15 PM Post #8 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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What color of straw did you pull? |
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| PattyP | Dec 12 2011, 03:43 PM Post #9 |
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Senior Carp
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Way cool, LW. |
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| LWpianistin | Dec 12 2011, 04:34 PM Post #10 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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They didn't do that. It was just there for looks, I guess. |
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| brenda | Dec 12 2011, 05:41 PM Post #11 |
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Wonderful experience, LW. Both you and the other guests are richer for the experience and the learning. |
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, some in Polish (I followed along with them in the book) and some in English. It was so cool to observe a tradition like that, and hear people speak in Polish. I learned how to say "Thank you"!






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