WARSAW, POLAND – Through the many holidays in Poland, Easter is one of the most important and cherished celebrations amongst Poles.
Also known as Wielkanoc translating to “huge night”, during the holiday it is a tradition to eat the Easter breakfast which includes traditional Polish sausage, Easter salad, ham, hard boiled eggs, and Polish pate.
As well as for lunch and dinner, dishes such as żurek, and barszcz are served and during these meals the food is blessed with a wooden broom soaked in water and swung over the food. But most important of all, the holiday is centered around the resurrection of Jesus, and Poles go to church to celebrate his return to Heaven in Catholic tradition.
Easter in Poland lasts for two days, Sunday and Monday, and during the span of these days, kids often make Easter baskets with traditional food which they take to church in order for it to be blessed. This holiday holds a special place in the heart of many Poles, as a time to celebrate and rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus.
