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What about Halloween in Poland?

31 Oct 2022

Western custom Generally speaking, Halloween is not a Polish custom...

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In Poland, there are five things that you should never do.

10 Feb 2022

1. Jaywalking Crossing the street at any time or walking through a ...

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Everyday manners in Poland

10 Feb 2022

"Manners are the cheerful ways of doing things," Ralph Waldo...

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Poland's flag

26 Nov 2021

It is a rectangular piece of fabric in the colours of the Polish ...

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Six truths from Poland

04 Dec 2020

Have you ever heard a Polish say or a proverb and found it motivatio...

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Are you familiar with the following Polish abbreviations shortened form?

21 May 2020

They help to save time and accelerate contact. You know what they sa...

You have the mail-Polish e-mail etiquette rules

06 May 2020

Are you going to write your first email in Polish and you don't ...

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Any tricks for Poland tipping

11 Mar 2020

Tiping is not nearly as common in Poland as in the United States. Bu...

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Polish words that have no English counterpart have been lost in translation.

19 Feb 2020

Many seasoned translators agree that there is no such thing as a &qu...

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Pierogi and surprise visitors - a Polish Christmas glossary

23 Dec 2019

Wow, the weather outside is dreadful... but don't worry, you'...

It's carp time! - a Polish Christmas encyclopaedia

18 Dec 2019

What are the typical Polish Christmas dishes? On St. Nicholas Day, w...

On animals and laziness - a Polish Christmas dictionary (part one)

04 Dec 2019

It can be difficult to wrap your brain around all of the Polish trad...

Things to remember in Poland

10 Jul 2019

What are the most important don'ts in Poland? Is there anything ...

Poland's everyday etiquette

27 May 2019

"Manners are the cheerful ways of doing things," Ralph Wal...

Poland's most unique spring traditions

19 Mar 2019

How do Poles commemorate the vernal equinox? If you think you've...

Where is the beetle buzzing? The most difficult Polish tongue twisters

21 Feb 2019

International Mother Language Day is observed on February 21st all o...

Poland Carnival - Eat like nobody's watching

08 Jan 2019

The festivals in Rio de Janeiro or the carnival in Venice are very w...

10 Polish words that are not what they seem

14 Dec 2018

"False friends" - the term refers to words that look simil...

Your comprehensive guide to traditional Polish dishes

30 Nov 2018

Winter is fast approaching and the season of long evenings and frost...

As luck would have it - Poland's oddest superstitions

27 Nov 2018

Black cats, Friday the 13th, knocking on wood – some superstit...

Let us celebrate - 100 years of Polish Independence

08 Nov 2018

It is not often that Polish citizens receive a surprise public holid...

Polish obsession with mushroom picking

21 Aug 2018

Every country has its quirks and little traditions – in Poland...

5 peculiar things about Polish homes

08 Aug 2018

Every country is different, but in the global world, many things loo...

August and Warsaw Uprising in Poland

01 Aug 2018

Have you ever wondered why people in Warsaw stop for a minute every ...

Polish wedding guide

28 Jun 2018

The wedding season in Poland is in full swing now. Have you been inv...

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Children's Day in Poland

01 Jun 2018

1 June always marks a special day in the Polish calendar – Chi...

Mother's Day in Poland

26 May 2018

In Poland, there is a fixed date for Mother’s Day – 26 M...

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Phrases Polish people LOVE using

18 Apr 2018

Every nation has their favorite sayings, phrases, or even words that...

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Polish style Easter breakfast

31 Mar 2018

You cannot skip breakfast on Easter morning! It is a must-do for eve...

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Daylight saving time change in Poland

23 Mar 2018

Europe has a very peculiar relationship with time – a problem ...

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Go green for St Patrick's in Poland

17 Mar 2018

In Poland, we do not hold NYC-style parades or dress up as leprechau...

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Pets in Polish households

02 Mar 2018

Do you like animals? If so, do you have pets? Looks like you are on ...

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14 most romantic places in Poland for Valentine’s Day

14 Feb 2018

Roses are red, violets are blue, Poland’s beautiful and so are...

Grandmother’s Day, Grandfather’s Day in Poland

21 Jan 2018

Being a grandparent may sometimes feel like a career or at least a p...

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Polish songs you cannot have Christmas without

13 Dec 2017

Are you a fan of “Jingle Bells”, “Holy Night&rdquo...

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Polish Independence Day on 11 November

11 Nov 2017

November sees many holidays for Poles – first All Saints&rsquo...

All Saint's Day in Poland

31 Oct 2017

On 1 November Poland celebrates one of its bank holidays. The day of...

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Do Polish people celebrate Halloween?

13 Oct 2017

A frequent question with a not so straightforward answer anymore. Is...

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Best export products from Poland

10 Aug 2017

Everyone is best at something. Poland has been known for its potenti...

Wianki - ancient Polish tradition in modern times

09 Jun 2017

Although Poles have some very ancient traditions reaching back to th...

Made in Poland: inventions

26 Apr 2017

Poland has earned its name as a country of innovation. A great numbe...

Must-do activities during Easter in Poland

12 Apr 2017

Easter is coming and even if you are not religious or come from a co...

Women's Day in Poland

06 Mar 2017

Women in Poland, similarly to ladies in many other countries, have t...

Valentine's Day in Poland

08 Feb 2017

St Valentine’s Day is not a typical Polish holiday, but times ...

Christmas in Poland

20 Dec 2016

So here it starts, the moment awaited by everyone – the evenin...

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6 reasons why Poland takes Christmas to the next level

19 Dec 2016

As Christmas is upon us, it is a great time to reflect on different ...

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Have you been good this year? Saint Nicholas Day in Poland

06 Dec 2016

Every opportunity is good when it comes to gift-giving, and if you h...

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Corpus Christi – religious and bank holiday in Poland

24 May 2016

This Thursday you will see thousands of people in the streets across...

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Make a good impression – personal etiquette in Poland

04 May 2016

Cultural differences are something that we are all aware of, but eve...

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Top 5 unusual Easter traditions in Poland

23 Mar 2016

Easter – a time for renewal, fresh beginnings or simply lettin...

Epiphany or Three Kings’ Day in Poland

04 Jan 2016

On January 6, Polish people stop for a while to catch their breath a...

5 things Polish people do on New Year’s Eve

28 Dec 2015

New Year’s Eve is a special moment in every person’s cal...

Winter is coming - 7 tips on how to survive wintertime in Poland!

25 Dec 2015

Although it's the season to be jolly, many foreigners are horrif...

The ultimate guide to top 10 Christmas gifts from Poland

08 Dec 2015

Many foreigners work in Poland but spend Christmas with their family...

Andrzejki – St Andrew’s Day

27 Nov 2015

As the end of November approaches, your colleagues may start mention...

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Fat Thursday - doughnut spree

13 Jun 2015

In France and Scandinavia it is called Mardi Gras, in Britain, Austr...

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Easter customs in Poland

13 May 2015

Easter is a moveable feast and the most important one in Catholic ca...

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