Traditions in Poland are celebrated throughout the year. Some key events and traditions include celebrating New Year's Eve in January, St. Valentine's Day and winter break in February, International Women's Day in March, Easter celebrations in April, May Day and Constitution Day in May, Children's Day in June, summer school holidays in July and August, the new school year starting in September, Teacher's Appreciation Day in October, Independence Day in November, and Christmas celebrations in December which include a special Christmas Eve dinner.

1. Traditions in Poland

2. January
New Year Wishes
take your lovely words to your family,
friends, relatives, colleagues, in short
anyone you know.

4. Hope you have a great new year 2014.
Let the celebration begin.
Cheers to 2014.
May all your dreams come true.. !
Happy New Year!!!Happy New Year!!!

6. February
• St.Valentine`s Day- is celebrated on 14th
February. This day we celebrate love and
friendship, give love cards, heart shaped
chocolates and red roses to person who
are in love.

8. • Winter break- is a two-weak break from
science. During this time we go skiing,
sledging and snowboarding. It`s funny
time of snowball fights.

11. March
International Women's Day is celebrated
on March 8 every year.
It is simply an occasion for men to express
their love for women.

14. April
• EASTER
It`s the oldest and most important Christian feast
in Poland, commemorating the resurrection of
Jezus Christ. It`s celebrated on the first Sunday
after the first moon of spring.
On Holy Saturday we paint eggs, prepare
„Święconka”- blessed food eaten for Easter
Sunday breakfast and decorate an Easter
Basket which is blessed in church. In the basket
there are eggs, ham, piece of bread, sausage
and salt.

17. May
3 days in May Break
• May 1 (Labor Day),
• May 2 (Polish Flag Day)
• May 3 (Constitution of May 3)

19. On 3rd May we celebrate National
Constitution Day. This is our National flag
and emblem.

20. The flag is white and red.

21. In our emblem you can see the
eagle in crown.

22. June
On 1st June we celebrate Children`s Day. It
is International Day in Poland. This day
parents express love and give presents to
their children. We get sweets, toys and
games. At school, there is also special
event ”Baw się razem z nami”, where the
teachers spend time with us and our
families. It`s great !!!

24. July-August

25. School holidays are the periods during
which schools are closed usually from last
Friday of June to the end of August.

26. The end of school year!!!
This day we wear smart clothes and we go
to school. The best students with very
good marks and behaviour get diploma.

27. It is also wedding time in Poland.
Our tradition is that after leaving the Church,
the couple is showered with rice as a sign
of affluance. We enjoy this day with our
family and friends.

29. September

30. Come on!!!! Hurry up!!!
We can`t be late.
It is our first day at school.

31. October
The Teacher`s Day officially called the
National Education Day. It `s celebrated
on 14th October in Poland. The school
organize the formal performances to
honour the teachers.
I would like to wish you all the best, good
luck and everything what you want.
Love students

33. November
• 11th of November we celebrate
Independence Day in Poland to
commemorate the anniversary of the
restoration of a Polish state.
• From 11th November 1918 we are free
country.

35. December
A favourite time of year
For all who are dear
A time for love and Peace
Christmas is a time of joy
A time for love and cheer
A time for making memories.

36. During Christmas we spend time together
with family. We enjoy Christmas time. We
eat Christmas dinner on 24th December.
There are 12 meals on our table. We eat
for example beetroot soup, mushroom
soup, pierogi, carp fish, beans, cakes and
drink compote made of fried fruit. We
should remember to leave one plate free
for person who is alone and knock at our
door.