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TOP 3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHRISTMAS IN POLAND.

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Introduction The bells of Christmas usually start to ring at the beginning of December all over the world. In some places, right after the Black Friday Sales. However, In Poland the Christmas feelings and vibes start shortly after the celebration of All Saint’s and All souls in Poland Nov 1 st and Nov 2 nd . To this, many people are of the opinion that the Christmas feeling starts too early that at the mid of December the high longing and excitements are far expressed than expected. Will this stop? I guess not because it allows the marketers more time to sell their products and more time for people to plan for this special holiday. Also, it’s important to note that this is strongly connected to the ancient Polish culture where Advent usually begins on the 11 th of Nov – feast of St Albert. [1] Obviously, Poland is regarded as one of the top Catholic Countries in the world [2] and as such, some of their practices and cultures could be traced to the early Christian traditions intertwi...
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CAN I GO OUT ON POLISH INDEPENDENCE DAY AS A FOREIGNER?

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The   question of movement and non-movement on Polish independence day has been shrouded with lots of uncertainties depending on who the question is thrown to. Perceptions are not reality they say but to be forewarned is to be forearmed. As a foreigner living in Poland and in love with Polish Culture, this isn’t a kind of topic one would like to write about but the author is optimistic of a "Better Poland" where foreigners can easily celebrate with the locals (Poles) on their Independence.   National Independence Day (Narodowe Ś wi ę to Niepodleg ł o ś ci ) is a national day in Poland celebrated on 11 November to commemorate the anniversary of the restoration of Poland's sovereignty as the Second Polish Republic in 1918 from the German, Austro-Hungarian and Russian. [1] The signs of this celebration could be visible some days before 11 th November as flags are being hoisted in the major and minor streets and offices. On this day, Poles all over...
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All Saint’s Day in Poland; A great Cultural heritage for families to re-unite and pray for their deceased loved Ones.

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  All Saint’s Day in Poland; A great Cultural heritage for families to re-unite and pray for their deceased loved Ones. Are you new in Poland and may be wondering why there are changes in the line of public transports? Do you commute by car, and you may have noticed some unusual traffic jam lately especially in the capital city of Poland, Warsaw? Do you live close to any of the cemeteries in Poland and you may have noticed a recent crowd of people trooping in and around the cemeteries? Worry no more as this is connected to the enriching historical culture of the Poles. While the rest of the world are busy with the Halloween costumes and celebrations, the Poles are deeply pre-occupied with the preparation and cleaning of the graveyards of their loved ones. November 1 st is a special day in Poland and in general the month of November is a memorable month in Poland as it highlights some significant celebrations in the history of Poland. (...
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New Yam Festival, A Cultural heritage of Ndi Igbo.

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Background – As more and more people keep tending towards the scientific and computer age, here comes the importance to put into print some of the significant customs and traditions that keep us outstanding from all other cultures in the world. The author had been asked by some of the guests that attended the New Yam Festival in Poland about the significance of the New yam festival and the meaning thereafter. No explanation would be more sufficient than a well-detailed article like this; what is the significance of New yam Festival in Igboland or to the Igbos?   Why is Yam used instead? When should it be celebrated? Is it a fetish festival?   These and many more questions are what the article aims to achieve. To begin, it is significant to mention also that the author is not an authority in Igbo culture and greater sources have been derived from the father, a learned and proud custodian of the Igbo culture and traditions, Mr Malachy Ahaiwe. Thanks to him, we could have this...
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