Wigilia (Polish pronunciation:[vʲiˈɡʲilja]ⓘ) is the traditional Christmas Eve vigil supper in Poland, held on December 24. The term is often applied to the whole of Christmas Eve, extending further to Pasterka—midnight Mass, held in Roman Catholic churches all over Poland and in Polish communities worldwide at or before midnight. The custom is sometimes referred to as "wieczerza" or "wieczerza wigilijna", in Old Polish meaning evening repast, linked to the late church service, Vespers from the Latin.
The word Wigilia derives from the Latin vigil. The associated feasting follows a day of abstinence and traditionally begins once the First Star has been sighted.[1] Christmas is also sometimes called "Gwiazdka", "little star".
Wigilia, the Christmas Eve supper Wigilia (Polish pronunciation: [vʲiˈɡʲilja] ) is the traditional Christmas Eve vigil supper in Poland, held on December...
is the most significant day, Christmas Eve on the 24 December. Polish Wigilia begins with the appearance of the first star, which corresponds to the...
serve and enjoy their festive meals, especially Christmas Eve dinner (Wigilia) on December 24, or Easter breakfast, both of which could take several...
important part of Polish festive seasons, particularly Christmas Eve (Wigilia supper) and Christmastide. They are also served during public events, markets...
observed in Poland are not found elsewhere in Europe. Though Christmas Eve (Wigilia) is not a public holiday, it remains the most memorable day of the entire...
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on the side Rollmops, carp, matjas and herring being very important in Wigilia Polish culture. Christmas Eve table in Poland. Salceson Śledzie – herring...
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Slovakia. The custom is traditionally observed during Kūčios in Lithuania and Wigilia in Poland on December 24. The unleavened wafers are baked from pure wheat...
Among holiday meals, there is a traditional Christmas Eve supper called Wigilia. Another special occasion is Fat Thursday ("Tłusty Czwartek"), a Catholic...
made of hemp seed, often eaten at the traditional Christmas Eve meal, Wigilia. The name of the dish comes from its main component, seeds (siemie). The...
beer, alcoholic drinks, and fruit juices. A tradition similar to Italy (Wigilia, or 'Christmas Vigil') exists in Poland. The number of dishes is traditionally...
cuisine. It is also the name of a traditional Silesian dish served during Wigilia. The dish's names: bryja, breja, brejka, breha, the German Brei have their...
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