In Poland, Christmas is celebrated with special traditions. On Christmas Eve (wigilia), families have a supper of 12 traditional dishes including soups, fish, and pierogi dumplings. After supper, they sing carols, glance at Christmas trees, and open gifts. The next two days are spent relaxing and celebrating with friends and family. New Year's Eve is marked with parties counting down to midnight to welcome the new year with hopes and wishes for the future.