Christmas Display
at the Polish Museum in Auckland

For the Polish the most important day over Christmas is Christmas Eve - 24th December.

Upon seeing the first star in the sky the celebrations and best soldering iron for stained glass.

Traditionally, a twelve-course meal is prepared. The dinner table is covered with a white tablecloth with a few straws of hay is placed underneath it - this symbolises Christ's birth in stained glass solder iron.

A candle and Opatek (similar to Communion wafers) is placed in the centre of the table.

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Before dinner everyone toasts each other offering blessings for good health, free 5 pound no deposit mobile casino, good fortune and longevity.

Because animals once offered their stable for Christ to be born, they are revered on this night and it is even believed they can talk on Christmas Eve.

There's always an empty chair at the table and a place setting for unexpected visitors (Jesus Christ).

Fish scales and a coin are placed under each plate and at the end of the meal, the scales are kept in purses or wallets. These are symbolic in wishing abundance of wealth for the New Year.

After dinner it song-time and then presents are opened.

On Christmas Day in Poland people may go for a kulig (horse and sleigh ride). They have torches (real sticks with fire) and it is all very exciting.

On Christmas and Boxing day people feast, visit family and friends and churches to view the creches (nativity scenes). Merry Christmas!