Definition: Literally the Polish word for "vigil" but commonly used in reference to the traditional Polish Christmas Eve dinner.
Pronunciation: vee-GEEL-yah
Examples:
We had a traditional meatless meal at my family's wigilia.
wigilia
By Barbara Rolek, About.com
Wigilia Supper
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