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Alpha Continental Deli-Penrith

Locality: Penrith, New South Wales

Phone: 47211122

Address: 1/496 High St 2750 Penrith, NSW, Australia

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22.01.2022 We would love to thank our loyal customers for voting for us. We made it to the final! We will keep with the hard work. Thank you!

05.01.2022 Swieconka * Blessing of food or 'the Baskets' * photos from previous years Once the Easter Friday is dedicated to the contemplation of Christ's death and many ...Poles attend church or taking part in a Way of the Cross Misterium, the Saturday is dedicated to the beloved tradition of Blessing of the baskets. The blessing of the Easter food, or the "Swieconka" is a tradition dear to the heart of every Pole. Being deeply religious, he is grateful to God for all His gifts of both nature and grace, and, as a token of this gratitude, has the food of his table sanctified with the hope that spring, the season of the Resurrection, will also be blessed by God's goodness and mercy. Traditions vary from village to village and family to family. They have changed and evolved with each passing generation. Traditionally the food is brought to the church in a basket, often decorated with a colourful ribbon and sometimes sprigs of greenery are attached, with a linen cover drawn over the top (hence "The Traditional Polish Easter Basket") and blessed by the parish priest on Holy Saturday morning. The food can also be blessed in the home. After the blessing, the food is usually set aside until Easter morning when the head of the house shares the blessed egg, symbol of life, with his family and friends. Having exchanged wishes, all continue to enjoy a hearty meal. The foods traditionally blessed for Easter can be reduced to three categories: Easter bread and cakes of all kinds - particularly babka Meat products, like ham, stuffed veal, suckling pig or lamb, sausage, bacon, etc.; Dairy products, like butter, cheese ("hrudka" cheese cake), eggs - some shelled, some decorated ("pisanki"); etc. The blessing of Easter food is one of our most beautiful and most meaningful customs with which our devoted ancestors have enriched us. This centuries old custom is indeed richly symbolic and has a deep liturgical and spiritual meaning. It is one in which the whole family can participate and help prepare. Let us preserve these customs so that they may endure for many generations to come. All of us can enjoy this beautiful Polish custom by participating at the blessing of the Easter food "Swieconka" at the Polish church nearest you. This is an excellent way to teach the younger members of your family about this treasured Polish tradition. Remember, it is up to us to teach our customs to our children. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CONTENTS Each of the foods which traditionally makes up the Easter basket has a deep and symbolic meaning: Maso (butter) This favourite dairy product is often shaped into a lamb (Baranek Wielkanocny) or a cross. This reminds us of the goodness of Christ that we should have toward all things. Babka (Easter bread) - A round loaf topped with a cross or a fish, symbolic of Jesus, who is our true Bread of Life. Chrzan (horseradish often with grated red beets) - Symbolic of the Passion of Christ still in our minds but sweetened with some sugar because of the Resurrection. Jajka (eggs) - Eggs were always considered as a symbol of the resurrection, the emergence of a new life. At Easter our Saviour came forth from the tomb as the chick after breaking the shell at birth. Because of this special meaning, it is fitting that Easter eggs be coloured or decorated (often with the symbols of Easter, of life, of prosperity). They are the favoured object of our national art and are known to us as "pisanki." Kiebasa (sausage) - A spicy sausage of pork products, indicative of God's favour and generosity. Szynka (ham) - Symbolic of great joy and abundance. Some prefer lamb or veal. The lamb also reminds Catholics that the Risen Christ is the 'Lamb of God." Sonina (smoked bacon) - A symbol of the overabundance of God's mercy and generosity. Sól (salt) - So necessary an element in our physical life, that Jesus used its symbolism: "You are the salt of the earth." Ser (cheese) - Shaped into a ball, it is the symbol of the moderation Christians should have at all times. In some regions a candle is also inserted into the basket to represent Christ, the Light of the World. Text via Polish Parish Luton, http://www.ppld.co.uk/en/polish-traditions/easter-basket Photos via se.pl, fotki24.blox.pl, mama-trojki.pl, leonw.pl, serwis.chrystusowcy.pl, prawno.decezja.lublin.pl, watra.pl, garneczki.pl, kufer.co.uk, tourwarsaw.wordpress.pl, magicznyzakatek.blogpost.com, niam.pl, grzybno.info.pl, hej.mielec.pl, naludowo.pl, zosinkowy.com.pl,

01.01.2022 Let's stay in Torun for a one more day. The Living Museum of Gingerbreads in Toru is the first so interactive museum in Europe. It has existed since 2006 and i...t is located at 9 Rabiaska street, in the middle of the city center (199 steps from The Nicolas Copernicus Monument). The Museum is open daily 10am - 6 pm. First admission at 10, last at 5pm. Crossing the gates of the Museum will guarantee you two time travels: * the first floor magically takes the visitors to the Medieval times. Here you can learn about every ritual connected with baking gingerbreads. It all takes place under the watchful eyes of Gingerbread Master and charming Gingerbread Witch. The visitors prepare dough by themselves and then bake the specialties of Toru in traditional wooden molds. * the second floor is a manufacturing room from the 19th and the early 20th century, managed by the Rabiaski siblings. Here the visitors will see, for example, the original German machines (which were used to bake ginberbreads), a vintage baking oven and the collection of wax gingerbread molds. What is more, everyone has a chance to decorate their own gingerbread with icing and take part in gingerbread decorating workshop led by the rzez Painter. We welcome all those who want to learn about the tradition of baking gingerbreads in Toru, the history of our city and its medieval culture. All of this happens in a fantastic atmosphere with a great deal of humor. The visit in our Museum is fun and joy for everyone, no matter what age you are. Even seniors consider the Museum an enjoyable and unique experience. Our Museum makes every effort in order to be an accessible and friendly place for everybody. It has been adjusted to the needs of disabled visitors. They can take part in the show with audio description. Tickets:https://muzeumpiernika.pl/en/content/tickets Most photos via Muzeum Piernika Visit: https://muzeumpiernika.pl/en And ChilliToru, po kraju, Toru Fabryka cukiernicza Kopernik, Green Hostel Toru