February 23, 2022
A donut with a plum, a rose, or maybe with an advocaat? The ancients already knew that it is not worth to skip those delicious pastries on a Fat Thursday. It used to be believed that whoever eats a donut… Continue Reading…
February 21, 2022
Washington’s Birthday, also known as Presidents’ Day, is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of February. The day honors presidents of the United States, starting with George Washington, the USA’s first president. Is Presidents’ Day a Public Holiday?… Continue Reading…
February 14, 2022
Valentine’s Day is an annual Holiday celebrated on February 14. The name comes from St. Valentine, who became its patron. Many people boycott this day, believing that Valentine’s Day is another manifestation of Americanization and commercialization flowing to Poland and… Continue Reading…
February 1, 2022
The Lunar New Year – also known as the Chinese New Year and, in China, the Spring Festival – was rung in on Tuesday, but festivities go on for more than two weeks, with feasts, family reunions, street parades and… Continue Reading…
January 21, 2022
Today, as every year, is my name day. On this occasion, I would like to share with you some reflections about this day. What is this custom and where did it come from? Why are name days so important for… Continue Reading…
