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Wigilia – a remedy to our mixed-up world?

Fot: wallpapersafari.com Wigilia – a remedy to our mixed-up world? A PolAm Christmas story By Robert Strybel, Polish/Polonian Affairs Writer Remember the Norman Rockwell-style images of the typical, loving American family that once graced Look, […]

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The wealth of Polish Christmas traditions

Photo: Piotr Mecik Piotr Mecik / Forum The wealth of Polish Christmas traditions Christmas is a particularly close and family-oriented holiday for Poles. The Christmas Eve table attracts relatives scattered all over the world. Gathering […]

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A space alien visits Yuletide America

A space alien visits Yuletide America A PolAm Christmas story By Robert Strybel, Polish/Polonian Affairs Writer Let’s imagine a space alien (once referred to as “a little green man”) sent to America in December (or […]

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THE JOFFREY BALLET CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS WITH RETURN OF CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON’S CHICAGO-SET THE NUTCRACKER

The Joffrey Ballet, The Nutcracker, Photo by Cheryl Mann The critically-acclaimed holiday classic highlighting Chicago’s famous World’s Fair of 1893 returns for 25 performances, December 2 – 27, 2023   CHICAGO (October 25, 2023) – […]

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CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S THE POLISH WAY

  Here are some terms and notions that you may be able to use during this year’s holiday season. BOŻE NARODZENIE – Christmas (literally: Divine Birth, God’s Birth) GWIAZDKA – another name for Christmas (literally: […]

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Creches

Family traditions run deep at Christmas time. One tradition observed in homes all around the world is that of setting up the creche in its place of honor- on the mantle, the Christmas tree skirt, […]