They not only complete the spaces we inhabit but also help in the performance of rituals and observance of traditions, whether they be religious, family or folk. A lot has been written about Polish ...

Mushroom soup is one of 12 dishes served for Wigilia dinner, a Polish tradition on Christmas Eve. The 12 dishes, all meatless, represent the 12 apostles. “At this meal. we always leave one empty ...

Growing up in Shamokin in the 1960s and '70s, the six Jacoski siblings didn’t realize some of their favorite Christmas traditions came from their Polish heritage. They just knew the traditions ...

For people in Poland, this trend may count less as a tradition and more of a legend or urban myth. During Christmas Eve dinner, all animals are supposedly given the ability to speak for the night.

Rinse the sauerkraut if it is too sour, then chop it into smaller pieces. In a large pot, sauté chopped onions in heated oil, ...

The tradition started in the 1960s and more ... (You can buy a rabbit’s foot for the luck.) In Ukraine and Poland, Christmas ...

James says: “Christmas traditions give us a grounding ... There's something fishy about Polish Christmas dinners. No turkey here – carp is often the main festive dish. Traditionally the ...

On Dec. 24, the dining table is laden in Polish households ... It’s a very old tradition. If anybody knocks at your door on Christmas Eve, they are welcome to sit down for dinner.