Christmas in Poland

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• The snow gets very deep, and transportation becomes difficult.
• Nothing in the Poles' house can be dirty, nor can they eat for 24 hours.

Poland

• Christmas trees in Poland are not decorated with glass ornaments, but they are decorated with fruits and paper.
• Poland is located in Europe, yet they are christians.

Poland

• Since Poles' fast for 24 hours, there is a big feast to follow.
• When the feast is over, the candles are lit.

Poland

• After the first star of Chritsmas Eve appears, the Christmas Feast will start.
• While St. Nicholas rides his sleigh, he delivers gifts to little children.

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• Candles shine through windows so that they can welcome the Holy Spirit.
• The house is fully cleaned before Christmas Day.

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• There is an extra seat set as though the Holy Spirit will join.
• The elders generally predict the future whenever gifts are exchanged.