Welcome to the 456th episode of Learn Polish Podcast. Today we discuss the traditions and customs surrounding the Easter holiday in Poland. As we delve into the symbolic representations of Easter from little lambs, colourful eggs to daffodils, we add an interesting angle by throwing light on how these symbols differ from those in Ireland.
In this thought-provoking episode, we also entertain the listeners with fun facts about some common Easter dishes and flowers that signify this holiday. Reminiscing about Easter in Poland and Ireland, we compare the differences and peculiarities of the holiday in both countries. For example, while the Poles follow a custom of painting eggs (pisanki), this tradition is seemingly absent in Ireland.
We also explain the Polish custom of Święconka or the blessing of the Easter basket and compare it with Irish traditions. We talk about how the variety of food and even alcohol is brought to church on Holy Saturday to be blessed and then eaten on Easter Sunday in Poland, a tradition which is not seen in Ireland.
Intriguingly, we also explore the language link between the Easter cake (Babka) and interesting phrases in Polish. We encourage you to join us on this fascinating journey to understand the rich cultural nuances of the Easter holiday in Poland and Ireland. We invite listeners to share their Easter traditions in the comments to help us broaden our understanding of these cultural celebrations.
Whether it's the charming tales of the Easter Bunny or the solemn church rituals, tune in to this podcast episode to feel the spirit of Easter from different cultural perspectives. Comment, share, and join us next week for more fascinating talks about the Polish language and culture!
Words used in this Episode of learn Polish Podcast:
Święta religijne- Religious holidays
Święta rodzinne- Family holidays
Święta państwowe- Public holidays
Wielkanoc- Easter
Zając- Hare
Królik- Rabbit
Pisanki (malowane jajka)- Easter eggs (painted eggs)
Kolor żółty- Yellow color
Żonkil- Daffodil
Żurek- Sour soup
Babka wielkanocna- Easter cake
Święconka- Easter basket
Święcić pokarm- Bless food
Czekoladowe jajka- Chocolate eggs
#205 More Polish Idioms - Polskie idiomy
#204 Martwić się i Narzekać - To Worry & Complain
#203 Ferie zimowe - Winter Holiday
#202 New Year’s resolutions - Postanowienia noworoczne
#201 Happy New Year - Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku
#200 Silent Night - Cicha noc
#199 Dzielić się opłatkiem - Share wafer
#198 Kalendarzowa zima- Winter Calendar
#197 Twelve dishes for Christmas Eve - Dwanaście potraw wigilijnych
#196 Wigilia- Christmas Eve
#195 Surówki i sałatki- Salad and salad
#194 Mikołajki- Saint Nicholas‘ Day
#193 Co to jest włoszczyzna? - What is Włoszczyzna?
#192 Widziec or Wiedziec to See or to Know
#191 Dyscypliny sportowe - Sport disciplines
#190 Ciastko, Ciasto - Cookie, Cake
#189 Pandemia- Pandemic
#188 Grammar :Lubię + biernik- I like + accusative
#187 Little Sweet Things - Małe słodkie rzeczy
#186 Grammar : Polskie przypadki- Polish cases
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