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
#385 Jak celebrujesz swoje urodziny? - How do you celebrate your birthday?
#384 Sprzęty i akcesoria w ogrodzie - Equipment and accessories in the garden
383 Kto rano wstaje, temu Pan Bóg daje - Whoever gets up in the morning, God gives him
#382 Dyscypliny sportowe - Sports disciplines
#381 Ankieta - Questionnaire
#380 Wymienić nasze ubrania na jesienne ubrania - Replace our clothes with autumn clothes
#379 Idiomy - Idioms
#378 Jesienią dni są krótsze niż teraz - In autumn the days are shorter than now
#377 To nie to samo - This is not the same
#376 Co robimy gdy mamy mało energii? - What do we do when we’re low on energy?
#375 Pierwszy dzień szkoły - 1st Day of School
#374 Na wsi- In the countryside
#373 Lista zadań do zrobienia - To do list
#372 Jechać / Jeździć - To go / To ride
#371 Odpady - Waste
#370 City Offices - Urzędy Miejskie
#369 Budynki w mieście - Buildings in the city
#368 Types of Fish - Rodzaje ryb
# 367 Znaki drogowe - Road signs
#366 Burzowy dzień - Stormy day
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