Learn how people celebrate Christmas in Poland
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| Hi, everybody! In this lesson, you'll learn some important phrases for Christmas in Poland and some valuable cultural tips. |
| In Polish, Christmas is called... |
| Boże Narodzenie |
| [slowly] Boże Narodzenie |
| Polish Christmas is celebrated over two days - December 25th and 26th. |
| Traditionally, this is when people spend time with friends and family and enjoy delicious meals together. You can also buy fresh produce at Christmas markets, which are popular across Poland. |
| On Boże Narodzenie, or "Christmas Day," Polish people greet each other by saying Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia! |
| (slow) Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia! |
| It means "Merry Christmas!" |
| When you meet someone on Christmas day, be sure to greet them with this phrase. |
| Polish people celebrate the holiday with their own special events and customs. The most popular food to eat on Christmas is... |
| karp |
| (slow) |
| karp |
| It means "carp." |
| Carp is a fish that is prepared in many different ways. |
| In the past, a live fish was bought a few days before Christmas and would swim in the bath until it was killed by the chef! These days, people prefer to buy pre-cut carp fillets. |
| Let's wrap up this lesson by recapping what you've learned. Listen to the words and repeat after me. |
| "Christmas" |
| Boże Narodzenie |
| * beep |
| Boże Narodzenie |
| "Merry Christmas" |
| Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia! |
| * beep |
| Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia! |
| "carp" |
| karp |
| * beep |
| karp |
| Well done! [pause] Here's a fun fact! What is special about mass on Christmas Eve in Poland? |
| This mass is special because, in Poland, it is the most attended mass of the year. It takes place in every church at midnight on Christmas Eve. |
| You just learned about how Polish people celebrate Christmas and some important facts about the holiday. |
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| See you soon!. Dziękuję i do zobaczenia na następnej lekcji! |
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