Tag Archives: Heritage

Madeline

Posted on 11 February 2008 by Valarie

As a child, what I remember most was that my Great-Aunt Madeline was blind. She could see a bit, but legally, she was blind. I think she could see better when she was younger, but by the time I knew … Continue reading →

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Paczki Day

Posted on 5 February 2008 by Valarie

While everyone is down in New Orleans partying at Mardi Gras, and Europeans are indulging in Carnival, Poles all over the United States are celebrating Paczki Day! (Pronounced: punch-key day) Traditionally, the reason for making paczki has been to use … Continue reading →

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Wigilia

Posted on 23 December 2007 by Valarie

Today, we will come home from Mass and begin preparing for our Christmas Eve Celebration, Wigilia (vi-GEE-lee-ah’). This is the traditional Polish Christmas Eve Vigil Dinner, beginning with the first star of the evening, Gwiazdka (g-VIAHZ-kah), followed by the lighting … Continue reading →