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
#285 Prace domowe - Housework
#284 Czasownik pójść - Verb: to go
#283 Rutyna - Routine
#282 Podróże - Travels
#281 Zamawianie pizzy - Ordering pizza
#280 Przeziębienie - Cold
#279 Komunikacja miejska - Public transport
#278 Dzień nauczyciela - Teacher Day
#277 Tryb rozkazujący - Imperative
#276 Porządki domowe - House cleaning
#275 Często chodzisz do dentysty? - Do you often visit the dentist?
#274 Czy jesteś przesądny? - Are you superstitious?
#273 Jesień - Autumn
#272 Salon fryzjerski - Hairdressing salon
#271 Nowy rok szkolny - New school year
#270 Jak wyglądał świat dawniej, a jak wygląda dziś?- What was the world like in the past and what does it look like today?
#269 Moje dzieciństwo - My childhood
#268 Końcówki czas przeszłego - Past tense endings
#267 Czas przyszły (czasownik BYĆ)- Future tense (verb TO BE)
#266 Zaprosić na rozmowę kwalifikacyjną - Invite for an interview
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