Tag: Polish Traditions

Śmigus-Dyngus

Easter in Poland is rich with both solemn religious observances and joyful folk traditions. One of the most cherished and lively customs is Śmigus-Dyngus, celebrated on Easter Monday. Known also as Wet Monday, this unique tradition combines water fights, springtime rituals, and age-old courtship customs into one unforgettable holiday.

The Easter Egg Hunt

Each spring, as flowers bloom and days grow longer, children around the world excitedly take part in one of Easter’s most playful and cherished traditions: the Easter egg hunt. This festive activity, which blends joy, symbolism, and community spirit, is much more than just a game—it’s a cultural tradition with roots that reach deep into history.

Easter Palms

As the vibrant season of Easter approaches, one of Poland’s most colorful and meaningful traditions returns to churches and homes across the country and among Polish communities abroad: the crafting and blessing of Easter palms, or palmy wielkanocne. Deeply rooted in Christian symbolism and regional folklore, these unique creations are more than just decorative branches—they are living symbols of faith, renewal, and cultural identity.

Święconka: Poland’s Beloved Easter Basket Tradition

As Easter approaches, children across the United States prepare for colorful egg hunts, while Polish families—both in Poland and around the world—take part in a cherished tradition known as święconka, or the blessing of the Easter baskets. Deeply rooted in Poland’s history and Catholic faith, święconka remains one of the most beloved customs celebrated on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter Sunday.

Polish Festival Seattle Needs Volunteers!

We’re looking for you! Our Polish Festival Seattle is run entirely by volunteers, and we want You! Yes, You! Join our team on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Seattle Center. We have a variety of positions available, we especially need volunteers to help with transport in AM and PM.

Pierogi Making for the Bazaar

Polish Home Association and Polish Women’s Club invite everybody to a pierogi making session for the spring bazaar at the Polish Cultural Center. All volunteers are welcome, no prior knowledge is necessary. If you don’t know how to make pierogi this is a hands-on workshop to make you a pro!

AD: Polish Festival T-shirts Now Available

Support POLISH FESTIVAL SEATTLE by buying a T-shirt or a hoodie OR by donating money! Get yours today! Polish Festival Seattle is a joyful celebration of Polish culture, traditions, and contemporary achievements. Part of the year-round Seattle Center Festál Cultural Festivals, Polish Festival Seattle is produced by the Seattle Polish

Polish Festival Seattle Needs Volunteers!

Polish Festival Seattle on 07/08/23 is still looking for volunteers. Each volunteer working 3 hours or more will receive free festival T-shirt and a free Polish meal. We need assistance with the following: serving food and desserts, assist with transport, exhibits, children’s activities, and Polish Indie games. Sign up is easy,

AD: Christmas Pre-Orders from Sebi’s

As usual in the season, Sebi’s Bistro has just announced that it is taking pre-orders for Christmas. You can order all Polish Christmas food favorites from borscht & uszka, through different kielbasas and blood sausage (kaszanka), cabbage rolls (gołąbki), hunter stew (bigos) and different kinds of pierogi, to gingerbread (piernik

Volunteers Still Needed for the Polish Festival Seattle

Update: This is the first live Polish Festival after the pandemic, and it needs many more volunteers! Please help if you can. Hello friends, We would like to invite you to help us create the ultimate Seattle Polish Festival experience. The event will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022, from

Volunteers Needed for Polish Food Prep Before the Festival!

Update: This is the first live Polish Festival after the pandemic, and it needs many more volunteers! Please help if you can. The Polish Festival will be serving a lot of great Polish food, but that needs a lot of preparation! The Polish Home Association and the Culinary Workshops ask

AD: Order Polish Festival T-Shirts & Hoodies

The T-shirts are here! Polish Festival Seattle has a virtual program this year, but you can order a nice festival T-shirt or a hoodie regardless. And the 2021 designs are really nice, so go for it! This year the design features our roosters in festive Polish costume patterns! Please consider