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Memorial Day vs. Armed Forces Day
Memorial Day and Armed Forces Day are celebrated throughout the world.
May 3 - Polish Constitution Day
May 3 is Polish Constitution Day and is celebrated in Poland and elsewhere in the world by Polonia, also known as the Polish disapora.
Eastern European Festivals - Festivals Celebrating Eastern Eu…
Share information about an Eastern European festival held annually.
Pierogi Fest in Whiting, Ind., Is a Dumpling-Lover's Paradise
Pierogi Fest in Whiting, Ind., is a Polish groaning board of food, entertainment and just plain wackiness.
Poland Winter Festivals
Kerry Kubilius, About.com's Guide to Eastern Europe Travel, describes winter festivals in Poland.
Hungary Winter Festivals
Kerry Kubilius, About.com's Guide to Eastern Europe Travel, decribes winter festivals in Poland.
Croatia Winter Festivals
Kerry Kubilius, About.com's Guide to Eastern Europe Travel, describes winter festivals in Croatia.
Slovakia Winter Festivals
Kerry Kubilius, About.com's Guide to Eastern Europe Travel, describes the winter festivals in Slovakia.
Bulgarian Winter Festivals
Kerry Kubilius, About.com Guide to Eastern Europe Travel, describes the winter festivals in Bulgaria.
Czech Republic Winter Festivals
Kerry Kubilius, About.com Guide to Eastern Europe Travel, describes winter festivals in the Czech Republic.
Winter Festivals in Eastern Europe
Kerry Kubilius, About.com's Guide to Eastern Europe Travel, talks about winter festivals in Eastern Europe.
Spring Festivals in Eastern Europe
Kerry Kubilius, About.com's Guide to Eastern Europe Travel, outlines festivals common in the springtime in Eastern Europe.
Russian Holidays
Kerry Kubilius, About.com's Guide to Eastern Europe Travel, outlines holidays in Russia.
Polish Spring Holidays
Kerry Kubilius, About.com Guide to Eastern Europe Travel, talks about spring holidays in Poland.
Women's Day in Poland
Women's Day -- Dzien Kobiet -- is celebrated on March 8 in Poland.
St. Joseph's Day
March 19 is St. Joseph's Day or Dzien Swietego Jozefa and is celebrated with great feasts in Poland and the United States.
Top 10 Gifts for the Foodie in Your Life
Here is a list of gift ideas for the person in your life who appreciates fine food and the tools to make it. There's something for every price range.
St. Martin's Day Celebrations
St. Martin's Day is celebrated on Nov. 11 throughout Eastern Europe.
Enjoy an Eastern European-Style Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving isn't celebrated in Eastern Europe but many of the same foods typically associated with this Western holiday are enjoyed year-round by Eastern Europeans. Shake things up a bit and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner Eastern European style!
How All Saints' / All Souls' Day Are Celebrated in Eastern Europe
All Saints' Day is Nov. 1 and All Souls' Day is Nov. 2 in the Roman Catholic Church and other religions, and are celebrated worldwide.
2013 Valentine's Day Gift Guide
Here is my 2013 Valentine's Day Gift Guide for the person in your life who appreciates fine food and drink, and the tools and cookbooks to make them.
2012 Gift Guide for People Who Like to Eat, Drink and Cook
Here is my 2012 list of gift ideas for the person in your life who appreciates fine food and drink, and the tools and cookbooks to make them.
St. Andrew's Day
St. Andrew's Day is Nov. 30, but on the eve of St. Andrew's Day, Nov. 29, great parties are held before Advent begins.
Creepy Cuisine for Halloween
Many Eastern European dishes, especially those involving organ meat, would be perfect for a Halloween or All Souls Day party.
The Drowning of Marzanna - Topienie Marzanny - Drowning of the Frost Maiden
The Drowning of Marzanna or Topienie Marzanny is a symbolic way of killing winter and welcoming in spring.
Gift Guide for People Who Like to Eat, Drink and Cook
Here is a list of gift ideas for the person in your life who appreciates fine food and drink, and the tools amd cookbooks to make it. I've tested, tasted and experimented with these products and they get my unequivocal stamp of approval.
March 1 Is Baba Marta Day in Bulgaria
March 1 is Baba Marta Day (Grandmother March Day) in Bulgaria when martenitsi are exchanged in anticipation of spring.
St. John's Night - Polish Holiday of Sobótka
St. John's Night is known as Sobótka in Poland and it celebrates the summer solstice.