Lingua: Inglese
Editore: Polanie Publishing, 1984
Da: Antique Mall Books, Smyrna, GA, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. VERY GOOD+ No marks, Gently read if at all. Binding is tight and square. xiii, 198 s. : illustrations ; 27 cm. . . . . . A charming, illustrated hardcover guide created by the Polanie Club of Minneapolis. This practical and festive book preserves and shares authentic Polish Yuletide heritage for English speaking readers, especially Polish American families. It focuses on the rich customs surrounding the Christmas season in Poland, presenting them in an accessible, hands-on format that blends cultural explanation with ready-to-use ideas for celebration. The book covers traditional Polish Christmas observances, including the solemn Wigilia (Christmas Eve supper), regional variations in customs, and the joyful elements of the holiday. It features authentic Polish Christmas carols (with both Polish and English lyrics for about 26 songs), instructions and diagrams for making ornaments and decorations, a selection of festive recipes, and even a complete Christmas play suitable for performance. Designed as an activity-oriented resource, it helps readers understand and recreate the warmth, symbolism, and family-centered spirit of a traditional Polish Christmas. This makes it a treasured keepsake for anyone interested in Polish cultural heritage, holiday traditions, or planning an authentic Polish-style Christmas celebration.