1. 1. Preparation for ChristmasBefore Christmas we make Christmas cards,decorate Christmas tree in a classroomand have Christmas treat together at school
2. 2. Santa Clausth Santa Claus is coming to us on the 6 ofDecember and gives presents to those of uswho have been good and kind
3. 3. Christmas EveThe day before Christmas 24th of December iscalled Wigilia.We wait for the first star in the sky to sit at the Christmas Eve table with our family.Before having Christmas Eve Supper we pray,share a wafer and exchange wishes.After supper we sing carols and open ourpresents which are under the Christmas tree.
4. 4. Holy wafer
5. 5. At the Christmas Eve table There should be 12meals on the table The most impotantdish is fish carp We also have beetsoup -barszcz,some potatoes,mushroom and peacabbage,pierogiand poppy-seedcake for dessert
6. 6. Christmas dishes:1.barszcz 2.pierogi 3.fish1 32
7. 7. Christmas Eve table
8. 8. The Birth of Jesus ChristOn Christmas we remember that Jesus Christ was born.We go to church where there is a manger withsmall Jesus lying in a crib and Saint Mary andJosef standing and kneeling above him.Adults attend midnight mass called pasterka.
9. 9. The birth of Jesus Christ
10. 10. Nativity -Jaseka
11. 11. Superstitions There should be oneseat left empty foran unexpectedguest There should beeven number ofpeople at the table We put hay underthe tablecloth We put fish scaleinto a wallet to havemoney
12. 12. Christmas wishesWe wish you all the best and may yourdreams come true for ChristmasPolish students and teaching staff