Wigilia, the centuries-old Christmas Eve vigil marked in Poland and by Christians of Polish descent everywhere, is a celebration steeped in symbolism. First, dinner must consist of 12 dishes ...

it has remained a staple food in a country in which fish is generally rarely consumed. The presence of sauerkraut in Polish culinary culture is strong, and it becomes particularly obvious during ...

“It’s a way of remembering that Jesus was born among animals,” explains Gosia, a Polish food blogger, writing at loswege.com. In the Christmas spirit of hospitality to strangers, the dinner ...

eating their Christmas meals together. It's a symbolic custom to be open to others on this very special day. In Australia, Ferguson recreates a Polish Christmas Eve celebration every year for her ...

VINCO, Pa. – Marie Jarabak has fond memories of her grandmother’s Polish Christmas Eve dinner, and it’s a tradition that holds a special place in her heart. Holiday Traditions logo The meal ...

For many Polish families, Christmas Eve wouldn't be complete without ... then live in a family's bathtub for a few days before the big meal. But nowadays, fisheries largely take care of the ...

Rinse the sauerkraut if it is too sour, then chop it into smaller pieces. In a large pot, sauté chopped onions in heated oil, ...