Transcript Zuzia Choroszkiewicz 6c

Christmas In Poland
Zuzanna Choroszkiewicz klasa 6c
What is Christmas
• Christmas is constant, falling out December 25. It
was established to commemorate the birth of
Jesus. Waiting time, which lasted four weeks is
called Advent. The Polish traditions during
Advent is celebrated Mass every day. votive called
Roratami. During Rorat burns at the altar of
special decorative candle called "shine roratną".
Christmas tree
• The custom of putting
up at home
ustrojonego tree
(usually a spruce or
fir) came to Polish
with German
Protestants at the turn
of the eighteenth and
nineteenth centuries
wafer
Unleavened wafers are baked from wheat flour and pure
water, usually rectangular in shape and very thin, they are
identical in composition to the round tiles that become host
after the consecration at Mass in the Roman Catholic
Church. It is only a reminder of the Body of Christ used in
private homes, wafers lack of sanctification by a priest or
bishop. Wafers wafers are embossed with Christmas
related religious images, ranging from the crib, especially
the Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus, the Star of
Bethlehem.
eve
• Depending on the region and family tradition set of Christmas
Eve dishes is different, but normally on the Christmas table
should be included, twelve dishes. Each try, which is to ensure
good luck throughout the year. The most common are: borscht
fish, prepared in different ways, from the most traditional fried
carp and jelly, dumplings with cabbage, Silesia Christmas Eve
dishes are also Moczka and poppy. According to the Polish
custom of Christmas Eve dishes should be fasting, that is
meatless and without the use of animal fats. Post Christmas Eve
it is customary pre-Christian, quite commonly przestrzeganym,
although currently it is not prescribed in any of the Christian
denominations. Latin Bishops encourage behavior that habit
"because of the unique nature of this day in Poland"
Santa Claus
• Over time, Santa Claus has changed its
appearance. When the Dutch settled in the U.S.,
Klaas Siter name changed to Santa Claus. In
America, Santa Claus took the form of chubby
grandpa with red cheeks and long white beard, a
traveling team of reindeer sled. Nicholas restored
to life children and showered them gifts. So now
backing presents to children under the pillow at
night from 5 to 6 December.
Traditions and customs
• BLANK at the table - in the tradition of the
Christmas table should be a place for the stranger,
who can knock on our door.
• Hay - under the Christmas tablecloth
should be a handful of hay, which
symbolizes the manger of Jesus and to
ensure prosperity in the new year.
Breaking the wafer - survived a habit of breaking the
wafer with animals and the belief that at midnight the
animals speak with a human voice.
GIFTS - formerly obtained them only on December 6, but
at the end of the eighteenth century, especially in wealthy
homes, began also bestowed on Christmas Eve
FOR TODAY - survived a belief that if the day of
Christmas Eve the first guest in the house will be a man,
it will bring happiness and peace to this house.
Shepherdess
• Solemn Holy Mass celebrated at night
(usually at midnight or in the evening) from
24 to 25 December, the first Christmas.
Midnight Mass commemorates the
expectation and prayer aimed shepherds to
Bethlehem. In Poland, is one of the most
important Christmas tradition.
Merry christmas
Today Bells Christmas
time
Bells are beating the
forest
Nicholas rich,
Snow snow-white
fragrant Christmas tree
and the shiny star
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