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24.01.2022 The 12 Dishes at the Wigilia (Christmas Eve) The tradition calls for twelve traditional courses to be served during the Polish Christmas Eve. This number is the... symbol of the richness, twelve Apostles and represents the twelve months of the year. But in the past, dinner consisted of an odd number of dishes. The preparation of the traditional dishes takes a lot of time. Many restaurants and shops offer ready products, but Poles still prefer to cook traditional family recipes as they always taste better. Some specific dishes may differ from various regions, but many of them are universal. 12 courses represent 12 months. All food should be placed on the table before the supper starts. The members of a household are not supposed to get up from the table through the whole supper, otherwise they will be restless, impatient and disorganized during the whole next year. Some people even tie their legs to the table leg with a rope to remain seated and not to be tempted to get up:) Items that would normally be included in a traditional Wigilia menu include mushroom soup, boiled potatoes (kartofle), pickled herring (sledzie), fried fish, pierogi, beans and sauerkraut (groch i kapusta), a dried fruit compote, babka, oplatek, assorted pastries, nuts and candies. Here is the list of the exemplary Christmas Eve Dishes 1. Pierogi Pierogi - the most recognizable Polish food abroad. The Christmas version of those half-circular dumplings is stuffed with cabbage or sauerkraut and dried forest mushrooms such as ceps. Interesting regional varieties - most notably coming from the eastern territories - are sweet pierogi stuffed with smoked and dried plums or with poppy seeds. 2. Poppy seed roll (makowiec) This tiny, black grain symbolizes prosperity and must be included in the Chirstmas menu. Poppy seed cakes are eaten by Poles year round, but the traditional Christmas poppy seed cake is a bit different the layers of the dough should be thinner and the layers of the sweet poppy seed cream should be thicker. In some regions, a few other desserts with poppy seeds are made for Christmas Eve. "Makówki," a traditional poppy seed-based dessert, is a must in Silesia, as well as makieki," bread rolls soaked in milk or water, served with dried fruits and honey, and a dried fruits compote. 3. Christmas Eve red borscht with ceps raviolis (uszka) Christmas Eve dinner often starts with a beetroot soup (red borscht) - probably the most popular soup for that day. The Christmas version varies from the common one. Christmas bortsch requires a sour base ("zakwas") which is to be made a few days in advance. It consists of raw beets, peeled and cut into slices, fermented, during four to five days, in pre-boiled and chilled water with or without garlic. It is then mixed, for example, with both a light broth made from dried wild mushrooms and a vegetable broth. This traditional Christmas borscht usually is served with tiny dumplings stuffed with a mix of soaked (and then nicely chopped) dried ceps and fried onion. These are called "uszka" meaning "little ears" in Polish. Borscht is traditionally served in the south of the country, particularly in the Podhale region, close to the touristic Tatra mountains. There "uszka" are replaced with large, white beans. 4. Cabbage rolls (gobki) The cabbage roll is a type of comfort food eaten all year round. In daily cooking it is usually stuffed with meat, but it changes its face during Christmas. In those households where they are served on that special evening, the stuffing is vegetarian and contains cereals (buckwheat, pearl barley or rice) and dried forest mushrooms. 5. Old Polish piernik Baking gingerbread in Poland is a tradition several hundred years old. Gingerbread from Toru the city of Nicolas Copernicus was already known in the 17th century. Ancient Polish cuisine was full of exotic spices, inlcuding ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. The traditional Old Polish piernik which is still prepared in many homes requires a lot of time and attention. The dough consists of honey, lard, sugar, eggs, flour and a mixture of gingerbread spices. It must be made a good couple of weeks in advance to maturate and gain the very special gingerbread taste. Baking it a couple of days before Christmas Eve makes it ideal for consumption. It is then cut along and eaten with layers of traditional plum preserves ("powida"). It remains fresh for a long time. Poles also bake a lot of small ginger cookies which also serve as Christmas tree decoration. 6. Christmas Eve mushroom soup This soup which is also served very often at Christmas Eve dinner is made from dried forest mushrooms (the best ones are ceps). The flavor of dried forest mushrooms is part of the Polish culinary heritage. This delicious soup usually comes with square or thin noodles. Other traditional Christmas Eve soups are soft water fish soup (for example, carp), white bortsch, vegetarian Christmas Eve sour rye soup or old fashioned sweet almond soup. 7. Braised Sauerkraut Polish Christmas Eve smells predominantly like sauerkraut. Sauerkraut has always existed in the Polish diet and is one of the most popular and recognizable food preparations. One can see the strong presence of sauerkraut in the Polish culinary culture during Christmas Eve. Nearly everybody braises sauerkraut as either filling for pierogi or as a side dish with the addition of dried forest mushrooms or tiny white beans. Some Poles also like it with soaked raisins. 8. Herrings Herrings are very popular in Poland at any time of year, and they are also served at Christmas Eve. Poles in Scandinavian and Baltic nations know how to prepare this healthy fish, and so Polish gastronomy has quite a range of recipes for herrings. The most popular preparations are classic herrings fillets ("matjes") in oil (the best ones are in healthy linen oil), or with cream, sour apples, chopped onions, usually served with the so-called root vegetable salad or potatoes. 9. Kutia Kutia is an ancient dessert with origins in Eastern European made exclusively for the Christmas Eve dinner. Today, it is still served in many households where families have some roots in the Eastern part of Old Poland. It is a mixture of cooked, unprocessed wheat grains, cooked poppy seeds, honey, dried or candied fruits soaked in a small amount of port or red wine and various nuts - usually almonds, sunflower grains or walnuts. In the past kutia not only had a culinary meaning but was connected to religious beliefs. 10. Dried fruit compote (kompot z suszu) Poles love dried and smoked fruits and use them especially in Christmas dishes. Compote is a traditional and popular beverage served at the end of Christmas Eve. It is made from cooked dried and smoked fruits, typically plums, apples, pears, raisins and apricots. Its most appreciated purpose is to speed-up digestion. 11. Christmas Eve Carp The tradition of carp farming in Poland is at least 700 hundred years old. However, it became an eminent part of Polish culinary traditions only after World War II. It is more popular than noble fish like sander, eel or pike. Today carp is the Christmas Eve must-have in many families. Poles developed species of carp (for example, karp zatorski) which are certified regional products of good quality. Christmas Eve carp is often accompanied by hot sauerkraut with dried mushrooms, a vegetable salad or potatoes. There are numerous local, ancient and interesting recipes, inlcuding carp in grey sauce, carp with dried mushrooms and cream or stuffed with parsley 12. Carp Jewish style In the Lesser Poland region (Maopolska), many families continue the tradition of preparing "Jewish style" carp fish for Christmas Eve dinner. In the past, this was a traditional meal of the Ashkenazi Jews living in Central-Eastern Europe. Pieces of fish are cooked slowly in a fish stock. It is served in a natural jelly with onion, almonds, raisins and soft bread. txt via http://culture.pl

23.01.2022 Last chance to add your expression of interest to be featured as part of small business month in October. Submissions close tomorrow - Friday September 4. We wi...ll be highlighting 31 businesses to encourage our community to support local Campbelltown businesses, particularly those who have been struggling during the pandemic. We are inviting you to express your interest in having a photographer take photos of your place of business. Details online, don't forget to tag your favourite small business! Pictured here is Grosik Polish Deli https://overtoyou.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/campbelltown-city

23.01.2022 Bread in Polish tradition. ARTOS, BREAD, INJERA, MIAN BAO, KRUH, LEIPÄ, LECHEM, BROOD, EKMEK, BÁNH MI, CHLEB....... Bread has a long tradition in Poland that d...ates back centuries. Research shows that over 96% of Polish households buy bread on a daily basis. It is so fundamental to the Polish way of life that it forms a key part of many national celebrations and festivals, including Christmas, harvest time and Easter. It also plays an important role in many Polish weddings, where it is offered to the newlywed couple by the parents of the bride as a gesture of welcome into the family. Traditionally, Poles also mark their freshly baked bread with a ‘cross’ in a homage to the ‘holy cross,’ as a type of blessing. Recipe The smell of this bread reminds me about my Polish grandmother. In the scent of this bread is enchanted a sheer joy of happiness of a careless childhood. : Enjoy! Makes 2 loaves Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: Sourdough Starter: 4 tablespoons medium rye flour 3 tablespoons warm milk Bread: 4 cups medium rye flour 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon salt 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast (not rapid rise) 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 1/2 cups warm water 1 tablespoon caraway seeds Preparation: 1.To make the starter, in a small bowl, mix together the 4 tablespoons rye flour and milk. Cover with plastic and set in a warm place to ripen for two days or until it smells pleasantly sour. 2.In a large bowl, combine the rye and white flours, salt, yeast, butter, water and starter. Knead 7 minutes by machine or 10 minutes by hand. Place in a clean, greased bowl, cover with plastic and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. 3.Punch down dough, knead 1 minute and divide in half. Shape each half into a round on 2 parchment-lined baking sheets. Cover with oiled plastic and let rise 30 minutes or until almost doubled. Heat oven to 400 degrees. 4.Brush risen rounds with egg white and sprinkle with caraway seeds. Bake 35-40 minutes or until instant-read thermometer registers 190-195 degrees and bread sounds hollow when tapped. Cool on a wire rack. Thanks to http://www.shipton-mill.com//polish-sourdough-rye-bread-re Photos via Warszawskie Muzeum Chleba, Artur Hojny, mistrzbranzy.pl, polishvillage read.co.uk, magazynsquare.pl, wiecznatulaczka.pl, altom.pl, wronicz.com, smakizpolski.com.pl, zapachhleba.blogpost.com, pixabay.com, parkypat.pl, piekarniaregionalna-liszki.pl, beawkuchni.com, http://www.zchatynakoncuwsi.pl, smakizpolski.com.pl, chlebowydom.eu You can visit Warszawskie Muzeum Chleba, entry is free WARSZAWSKIE MUZEUM CHLEBA ul. Jadowska 2 03-761 Warszawa tel.: 22 818 16 26 E-mail: [email protected]

22.01.2022 When you’re selling something with passion, you’re not selling a product. You're selling a story. If that doesn’t hit the nail on the head with our main objecti...ve with #WeAreCampbelltown, we don’t know what will. Pop in, say hello to Bozena and bag up some delicious small goods at Grosik PolishDeli. Such a pleasure bringing this vision together for Campbelltown City Council, NSW. Byron Mark and Luke Koteras - Musician

21.01.2022 Dear Valued Customers and Friends I just received the notification from one of my suppliers that they are increasing the price immediately on wholesale by 20%.... Also they are saying that the meat delivers from farmers are being cut down to only 10% of what they are usually getting which will definitely cause many shortages of stock supply. Many thanks for understanding during this difficult time.

21.01.2022 Finally a good news :) This spring storks flights to Poland have not been cancelled. Later on the most recent updates.

21.01.2022 migus-Dyngus in Poland This day, also called Lany Poniedziaek (Wet Monday), is an ancient pagan tradition held in Poland on the Easter Monday, nowadays inter...twined with the Christian celebrations of Easter. It has its roots in old Slavic traditions of throwing water on people in rites meaning to purify them for the arrival of spring. On that day, groups of boys (often in festive clothing) were throwing water on the girls or even soak them completely in nearby rivers and lakes. Naturally, the girls were getting their revenge in a similar way. The person who got soaked the most was thought of as being the most popular or attractive. This part of the custom was also connected to the old Slavic rites in which the water was becoming a factor evoking the fertility (similarly to the pouring of water during Kupala Night). The processions were usually going doors-to-doors, often accompanied by traditional songs or verse declarations. Details of the migus-Dyngus day has many regional varieties. In some regions people were also spanked with pussy willow branches (often by simulating the spanking in a theatrical manner), as to 'throw out the remains of dark winter out of the bodies. In other regions, it was sometimes accompanied by the so-called dziady migustne [example on pic 4 above] - men in costumes made of woven straw, who originally were meant to be symbolic representations of the ancestors arriving for the rite. In some small villages the migus-Dyngus day was ended with a feast for the whole local community, after the processions had visited all the houses. That custom used to have strict rules and code. For example, if someone wanted to avoid getting wet or spanked, they could give away small giftslike eggs, sausages or sweets to the people in the processions. The oldest Polish source mentioning the migus-Dyngus custom comes from the year 1410. It was an edict entitled Dingus Prohibetur written by Archdiocese of Pozna, which was one of the many attempts of banningthese old practices as being too sinful and remaining of old pagan customs. Despite continuous efforts over the centuries, these practices remained almost unchanged up until the 20th century. Nowadays, especially in some of the cities or bigger towns, its almost too dangerous to go out on that day - one might end up in dripping wet clothes, attacked by groups of young people who are often hiding in gateways or behind corners with buckets full of water. The custom has sadly lost its original spirit in the course of the rapid industrialization, coming along with uprooting of the rural communities. In most of the cases the code of redeeming is no longer known by the regular people and the traditional processions are recreated in the old ways primarily in local ethnography museums. Similar celebrations are also observed in other countries, for example Oblévaka in Czech Republic, Oblievaka in Slovakia or Vízbevet in Hungary Text via http://lamus-dworski.tumblr.com//%C5%9Bmigus-dyngus-in-pol, Pictures via Marcin Guszek on smiergust.wilamowice.pl, naludowo.pl, tvp.info and unknown See more

20.01.2022 Finally it is back. Cossack kielbasa just arrived. Yummy

17.01.2022 Wishing you all a peaceful and beautiful Harmony Day

17.01.2022 One of Europe's most underrated countries - but not for long. Poland is taking its place on the tourist trail as the world discovers its beauty. https://www.thetravel.com/20-photos-highlighting-why-pola/

15.01.2022 All Saints' Day...tonight and tomorrow . Part 1. Rakowicki Cemetery Kraków. by Iwona Kosiska-Sobieraj (thank you) https://www.facebook.com/Iwona-Kosiska-So...bieraj--112559603427724/ Rakowicki Cemetery (Polish: Cmentarz Rakowicki) is a historic necropolis and a cultural heritage monument located on 26 Rakowicka Street in the centre of Kraków, Poland. It lies within the Administrative District No. 1 Stare Miasto meaning "Old Town" distinct from the Kraków Old Town situated further south. Founded at the beginning of the 19th century when the region was part of Austrian Galicia, the cemetery was expanded several times, and at present covers an area of about 42 hectares. Many notable Cracovians, among them the parents of Pope John Paul II, are buried here. The Rakowicki Cemetery was set up in 18001802 at an estate in Prdnik Czerwony village, originally on an area of only 5.6 ha. It was first used in mid-January 1803. The new cemetery came into existence in relation to a public health-related government ban on burials in old church cemeteries within the city. The land was purchased for 1,150 zloty from the monastery of the Discalced Carmelites of Czerna, and built with funds from the city and the surrounding villages (including some future Districts of Kraków): Rakowice, Prdnik Czerwony and Biay, Olsza, Grzegórzki, Piaski, Bronowice, Czarna Village, Nowa Village, Krowodrza and Kawiory, all granted the right to bury their dead there. The first funeral took place on January 15, 1803, with the burial of an 18-year-old named Apolonia from the Lubowiecki family of Bursikowa estate. In 1807, the first well was dug, and in 1812 the first big cross was built, paid for by public contributions. Rakowicki Cemetery was repeatedly enlarged over the years. The first expansion came in 1836 when 100% more land was bought from Carmelite friars for 5,000 zloty. The design of the new part of the cemetery was commissioned from architect Karol R. Kremer, head of the department of urban construction, who gave it the form of a city park. The surrounding wall was made using bricks and stones obtained from the demolished Church of All Saints. The newly built cemetery was blessed on November 2, 1840. The first chapel was erected in 1862, six years after the Austrian permit was issued. In 1863 the city purchased more land from Carmelite friars and from Walery Rzewuski on the west side of the cemetery, and buried there victims of an epidemic of 1866. In 1877 the new administrative centre was built along with the mortuary. The next expansion took place ten years later, in the autumn of 1886. In this new section, the nominal painter Jan Matejko was buried there, among other notables. Between 1933 and 1934 the cemetery was widened at its north end, across an old military base, with a city street eliminated. In 1976, it was finally entered into the list of local heritage sites, and in 1979 it was the last place visited by Pope John Paul II during his June 210 first papal visit to his native homeland. The necropolis is a place of burial of the ordinary citizens of the city as well as national heroes: famous writers, scientists, representatives of noble families, independence fighters, political and social activists, leaders and participants of Polish independence movements and insurrections and veterans of the 20th century's two World Wars, among others. The name Rakowicki Cemetery derives from the name of the Rakowicka street, once a suburban road leading to the village of Rakowice 2 km away.The necropolis is a place of burial of the ordinary citizens of the city as well as national heroes: famous writers, scientists, representatives of noble families, independence fighters, political and social activists, leaders and participants of Polish independence movements and insurrections and veterans of the 20th century's two World Wars, among others. The name Rakowicki Cemetery derives from the name of the Rakowicka street, once a suburban road leading to the village of Rakowice 2 km away. please be advised that all cemeteries in Poland will remain closed until 02/11/2020 (at least)

13.01.2022 The struggle is real after a long #weekend (extra-long for us) but it was nice to come back to something exciting This week Visit Campbelltown start...ed #filming the #WeAreCampbelltown video series with Brick Studios We were lucky enough to be onset at Grosik Polish Deli where we met the lovely Bozena (and got to sample some delicious polish small goods) The deli was very busy so it looks like this hidden gem is already well known to many in #Campbelltown and it’s not a surprise. If you haven’t checked it out before head to the City Arcade in Campbelltown that’s the one behind the RSL club The deli is old school... cash only so bring enough to cover a sneaky doughnut too #todiefor compliments of @cmytown thank you and great to meet you and in Macarthur Magazine #lovelocalmacarthur #cmytown #discoversouthwest #southwestsydney #polishdeli #polishdelicampbelltown Campbelltown City Council, NSW

11.01.2022 Midsummer's Night /Kupaa's Night or St Johns Night Poland still shares some traditions with its Slavic and Scandinavian brothers which seem to have some roots ...in old pagan traditions. The best example of that is probably Kupaa Night (Noc Kupay) which is celebrated on the shortest night of the year, generally the night of June 21/22. The night is dedicated to the elements of fire and water, the moon, the sun, love and fertility while the occasion is also a day for perspective lovers to celebrate.While the origins of the name are unclear it is thought to have come from either the Russian word to bathe, the Slavic goddess of fertility Kupala, or possibly the Indo-European word kump meaning group or community. Whatever its origins, many younger people take the opportunity to celebrate by organizing bonfires with dancing and partying into the night. One tradition sees people jumping over flames to cleanse and protect against evil and bad fortune. The most famous part of the evening however is when young women go down to the river and set wreaths with candles afloat. If the wreath is picked out by a bachelor it signifies imminent marriage. Young women, followed by young men, also head into the woods and forests (on the pretence) of searching for the kwiat paproci (fern flower) a legendary flower which supposedly only blooms on this one night in the year. Anyone who finds it will enjoy good fortune, power, wisdom and wealth. If the young man comes out of the forest wearing the young ladys wreath this is a sign that the two are joined in love. Noc Kupay is often mixed up with or celebrated jointly with St. Johns Day Eve (Noc witojaska) which is celebrated on the evening before the Christian St. Johns Day (June 23/24). It is thought that this holy day originates from the time that the Christians tried to assimilate some pagan celebrations into the Christian calendar. It is believed that as St John made baptism with water so on this evening water would be consecrated to protect against evil and St. John became the celebrations patron. A mixing of the pagan traditions of Noc Kupay and the religious traditions of Noc witojaska seem to have occurred with church attendance and wreath making on the same day not uncommon. Nowadays, in many Polish cities, huge events are organised on St. Johns Eve (June 23) where these traditions meet and include Wianki in Kraków or Cuda Wianki . PL Noc Switojaska, Noc Kupay, zwana te Noc Kupaln, Kupalnock czy te potocznie Sobótk to nazwa sowiaskiego wita zwizanego z letnim przesileniem Soca, obchodzonego w najkrótsz noc w roku z 21 czerwca na 22 czerwca. Przeprowadzane w jej trakcie zwyczaje i obrzdy sowiaskie miay zapewni witujcym zdrowie i urodzaj. W czasie tej magicznej nocy rozpala si ogniska, w których pali si zioa. W trakcie radosnych zabaw odbywaj si rónego rodzaju wróby i tace. Dziewczta puszczaj w nurty rzek wianki z zapalonymi wiecami." "Dzie Kupay - najduszy w roku, noc Kupay - najkrótsza, byy jednym cigiem wesela, piewu, skoków i obrzdów." - pisa Józef Ignacy Kraszewski w "Starej Basni" Part of the text via http://www.inyourpocket.com/poland/Midsummers-Night_72214f Photos via Maciej Bielec, elendilon.pl, m-lednicamuzeum.pl, wiano.eu, Piotr Kras, epoznan.pl, police.pl, muzeum-wegorzewo.pl, culture.pl, goldenline.pl, garnek.pl, lamus dworski, zielarka.com.pl,

11.01.2022 https://theculturetrip.com//what-is-polands-fat-thursday-/

10.01.2022 Polish sourdough rye bread, Polish juniper sausage and pickled cucumbers ... a great idea for lunch sandwiches.

10.01.2022 A hungry little lady is from owicz.

09.01.2022 DEAR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS YOUR SAFETY IS OUR FIRST PRIORITY! As the Coronavirus outbreak continues, our greatest priority is the health and safety of all our ...valued customers. We are taking extra steps to ensure our store is clean and hygienic for everyone. We are increasing the frequency of cleaning and sanitisation in our shop. We are practising clear health and hygiene protocols instore. Were dedicated to help you in whatever way we can. We are offering contactless shopping so please keep in touch with us at: [email protected] 0423635087

08.01.2022 On March 8, many countries celebrate International Women's Day. This article, with many photos, shows how it looks in Poland. HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY...! Photo: Handing out tulips to all ladies. http://neveradulldayinpoland.com/international-womens-day-/ What would a world without women look like? On March 9, Mexico may find out! ;) https://www.latimes.com//202/mexico-feminist-women-protest See more

08.01.2022 Growing Up Polish

07.01.2022 Poland does not celebrate Halloween, but Poland sets its cemeteries 'on fire' and - believe me - those cemeteries are the most beautiful places to be at the beg...inning of November. 1st November- All Saints' Day and 2nd November - All Souls' Day are days when almost everyone visits graves of their family members. The gravestones are decorated with colorful chrysanthemums in full bloom (in Poland those flowers are associated with this particular occasion) and millions of grave candles (zniczy), which symbolize the presence of God and reminds of the prayer that has been said in a moment of reflexion for those who passed before us. This Christian celebration of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day roots in a belief that there is a powerful spiritual bond between those in heaven and the living. Those days are national holidays in Poland. This special time of the year creates a very melancholic atmosphere full of spiritual contemplation about those who are not with us in this world anymore. If you are planning a trip anywhere in Poland at the beginning of November - make sure to have a look at how beautiful and full of light are Polish cemeteries.

06.01.2022 We are pumped to announce that we’ve been producing Campbelltown City Council, NSW #WeAreCampbelltown series, showcasing not just the city’s hidden gems, but th...e rich culture, community and stories behind them. One day in on set and Bozena from Grosik Polish Deli stole our hearts with her warmth, personality and arguably best of all, Polish smallgoods. You bet we didn’t leave hungry. The level of community and connection we’ve already experienced so far is unreal. We’re talking crazy word of mouth through @cmytown’s BTS stills, leading to full on Insta conversations connecting over the love of Polish food and small goods, Bozena in her element sharing recipes and heaps of buzz and banter in Polish Facebook groups and comment threads online. You can’t beat the real, wholesome and invaluable sense of connection this project is forging. And we haven’t even rolled out this campaign yet. #WeAreCampbelltown. in Macarthur Magazine + Visit Campbelltown

06.01.2022 History: National Independence Day 11/11 Poland includes Archive photos from early days of independence By NAC National Independence Day (Polish: Narodowe wi...to Niepodlegoci) 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 Republicin 1918, after 123 years of partition by the Russian Empire, the Kingdom of Prussiaand the Habsburg Empire. It is a non-working day in Poland. The restoration of Poland's independence was gradual. The 11 November date chosen is the one on which Józef Pisudski assumed control of Poland. The holiday was constituted in 1937 and was celebrated only twice before World War II. After the war, the communist authorities of the People's Republic removed Independence Day from the calendar, though reclamation of independence continued to be celebrated informally on 11 November. The holiday was officially replaced by the National Day of Poland's Revival as Poland's National Day, celebrated on the 22 July anniversary of the communist PKWN Manifesto under Josef Stalin. As Poland emerged from Soviet-influenced communism in 1989, the original holidayon its original 11 November datewas restored. The date corresponds to the date of other countries' Remembrance Day, Armistice Day, or Veterans Day. All of these holidays and Polish Independence Day are indirectly related because they all emerged from the circumstances at the end of World War I. In other countries, holidays were established in the spirit of grief and horror at the enormous human cost of the war, and they mark the sacrifices of those who fought. For Poland, however, the tragedy of the war was tempered by what had been accomplished at its end: the restoration of a sovereign Polish state that had been lost entirely in the partitions of Poland, after 123 years of struggle. The Polish holiday is therefore simultaneously a celebration of the reemergence of a Polish state and a commemoration of those who fought for it. photos by NAC Narowowe Archiwum Cyfrowe FB https://www.facebook.com/narodowe.archiwum.cyfrowe/posts/10154243372999032 Photos via Kancelaria Prezesa Rady Ministrow, mojaszuflada.blog.pl, warszawa.naszemiasto.pl, air.photo.lublinu, agencja gazeta and unknown

04.01.2022 New stock just received.

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02.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS! The first pczki have started to bloom in Poland for Fat Thursday! Grzegorz Zawilak - Polish Storm Chaser Read about Fat Thursday https://www.chido-fajny.com//fat-thursday-poland-national-

01.01.2022 Polish style Cottage Cheese & Quark back in stock.

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01.01.2022 I’m so proud to be part of this project.