|
|
 |
|
 |
 |
|
|
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 342
Shark
|
OP
Shark
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 342 |
Barbara, One of the family traditions I particpated in when I lived in a Polish area was Figila( Christmas Eve vigil). I think I spelled it correctly. Can you explain it for me if your family has one and any traditions? Thanks, Sundancer www.msgembroidery.com
Last edited by Barbara - Polish Culture; 11/13/08 06:10 PM.
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 226
Shark
|
|
Shark
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 226 |
Indeed, Wigilia is a wonderful tradition:) I think I should write soon an article about it:)
At home we sit at the table when the first star appears in the sky. We start with reading a Bible and then we wish each other all the best sharing 'oplatek' (special wafer).
We eat of course non-meat dishes. Red Borstch with dumplings (with mushrooms), krokiety (rolled pancakes with cabbage and mushrooms), fish (Carp of course:), cakes etc... and we drink this special thing (kompot) made of dry fruit.
What is also very nice, we leave on the table one extra plate and cutlery for an unexpected guest:)
Then the midnight service takes place - Pasterka - when we can already sing carol songs:)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 787
Gecko
|
|
Gecko
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 787 |
We never celebrated Wigilia but sometimes went to Midnight mass.
My mom always made this soup that became a tradition. (roso made from beef and then with little pierogi stuffed with the meat she made the roso from)She may have made it with borscht at one time also. Our Christmas dinner was a traditional ham but my brother made always kapusta with kilebasa as an accompaniment. We alsways started out meals with the traditional breaking of the oplatek (ususally which our family in Poland sent my mom)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 787
Gecko
|
|
Gecko
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 787 |
I am a collector of Christmas ornaments and this is my favorite representing Poland : OLC 
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 342
Shark
|
|
OP
Shark
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 342 |
Beautiful ornament. We shared the wafer also. I remember the extra plate. There was no meat and I think the fish (carp) was raw. The term Pasturka is not familiar to me. I thought singing Christmas carols was called Kolendy. I am looking forward to you writing the article when time permits. Thanks Sundancer www.msgembroidery.comwww.mikessportingoods.ecrater.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 248
Shark
|
|
Shark
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 248 |
No one has said anything of the straw on the table, is this correct, this is what you do?
Mike
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 17,644
Highest Posting Power Known to Humanity
|
|
Highest Posting Power Known to Humanity
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 17,644 |
Redywenur, I love pierogi! Do you put sausage in it? I make it for my Christmas tea and put beef, sausage, potato, apple and onions. Is that pierogi? I am not sure what it is called, I got the recipe from a friend who was a chef in Washington years ago. I think he might have called it peroski, though.
That ornament is lovely and your family tradition sounds so wonderful.
Mike, what is the significance of straw on the table? Is that to symbolize the manger?
Walk in Peace and Harmony.
Phyllis Doyle Burns
Avatar: Fair Helena by Rackham, Public Domain
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 248
Shark
|
|
Shark
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 248 |
I am not sure, someone will know, I am sure, please let us all know.
Mike
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 17,644
Highest Posting Power Known to Humanity
|
|
Highest Posting Power Known to Humanity
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 17,644 |
Whatever it means, I think it would be nice and warming. I love the scent of straw. It is an old and kind of musky smell, but brings back memories of when I grew up on the farm.
Walk in Peace and Harmony.
Phyllis Doyle Burns
Avatar: Fair Helena by Rackham, Public Domain
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 5,582
BellaOnline Editor Wolf
|
|
BellaOnline Editor Wolf
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 5,582 |
Pierogies are mainly mashed potatoes and cheese wrapped up in a pasta. Almost like a ravioli. I am sure you can put whatever you want in them though.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
We take forum safety very seriously here at BellaOnline. Please be sure to read through our Forum Guidelines. Let us know if you have any questions or comments!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
This forum uses cookies to ensure smooth navigation from page to page of a thread. If you choose to register and provide your email, that email is solely used to get your password to you and updates on any topics you choose to watch. Nothing else. Ask with any questions!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
