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Have You Splashed Someone With Water, Yet? (Today)

If you’re a guy (from Poland or of Polish descent), and there’s a girl/woman out there that you like, today might be a good day to douse her with water. That’s because today is known as Śmigus Dyngus (Dyngus Day, here in … Continue reading

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The Woodcarvers of Poland

Poland has a long tradition of woodcarving. Polish woodcarvers have created many beautiful statues, wooden boxes, religious icons, all meticulously and expertly carved by hand from wood. The Sukiennice Cloth Hall in Kraków’s town square is a famous historical building … Continue reading

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Wycinanki

Wycinanki are traditional Polish paper cut-outs.  The elements found within the cut-outs, as well as the colors used, vary by region, and are a rural invention used for relaxation. These cut-outs were usually used to decorate the home, particularly (but … Continue reading

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