As every year, the Polish Diaspora Center of John Paul II in Yorba Linda hosted the Polish Harvest Festival for…
On “Freedom’s Eve,” or the eve of January 1, 1863, the first Watch Night services took place. On that night,…
Easter is an extremely important holiday in Poland that has been observed in the country for centuries. With that, there…
Easter traditions and symbols have evolved over time, though some have been around for centuries. While to Christians, Easter is…
International Women’s Day is an annual holiday celebrated on March 8. Genesis In ancient Rome, in the first week of…
Valentine’s Day is an annual celebration of lovers on February 14. The name comes from St. Valentine, considered the patron…
The date Friday the 13th is associated with many superstitions and folk ideas on how to avoid misfortune. The number…
Julefest is a month-long celebration where the quaint hamlet is filled with twinkling lights, traditional ornaments, festive treats, and other…
The Christmas atmosphere in the US is definitely different than in Poland. Christmas overseas has always fascinated me. When I…
Christmas Eve Wigilia (Latin Vigilia) means vigil, night watch, watch. It is the time of waiting for the birth of…