Traditional Polish Christmas Greeting: Wesolych Swiat
In Poland, Christmas Eve is known as Wigilia. Early in the evening, family members share the oplatek or Christmas wafer. Poles wait for the first star to appear in the sky before sitting down to dinner. The meatless meal may be either a 12-course feast to symbolize the 12 apostles or includes seven dishes representing the seven sacraments. With full stomachs, families share the oplatek with friends and neighbors. Livestock and pets are included in the sharing because they witnessed Christ’s birth in the manger.
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In Poland, Christmas Eve is known as Wigilia. Early in the evening, family members share the oplatek or Christmas wafer. Poles wait for the first star to appear in the sky before sitting down to dinner. The meatless meal may be either a 12-course feast to symbolize the 12 apostles or includes seven dishes representing the seven sacraments. With full stomachs, families share the oplatek with friends and neighbors. Livestock and pets are included in the sharing because they witnessed Christ’s birth in the manger.
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