Jan. 4—BOSWELL, Pa. — For generations, Polish people with little to call their own kept their culture alive through song. Their Christian "koledy" hymns filled their churches long after their homeland ...

The Christmas carol Bóg się rodzi is often described as a symbol of the Polish Christmas, the ‘queen of carols’, and ‘the ...

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S THE POLISH WAY Here are some terms and notions that you may be able to use during this year’s holiday ...

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Are you still in the Christmas spirit? Then sing some Christmas carols at the St. Valentine’s Polish National Catholic Church in Northampton on Sunday. The Christmas Carol ...

"Many cultures have Christmas hymns, but the particular tradition among Poles is very strong," said the Rev. Aron Maghsoudi, ...

Editor’s note: This is the latest in a Saturday series of stories and photographs featuring local holiday traditions. VINCO, Pa. – Marie Jarabak has fond memories of her grandmother’s Polish Christmas ...

Correspondent photos / Thomas Welsh ... Sunday’s Wigilia concluded with a singalong of Polish Christmas carols, led by from left, Urszula Gerchak, vice president of the Polish Arts Club of Youngstown; ...

A journey into little-known Polish Christmas and New Year rituals rooted in pre-Christian belief, rural magic, and communal performance. From ritual breads and flirtatious carols to masked processions ...

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tradition is alive and well for some local Polish communities. Wigilia, a customary Polish Christmas meal, was celebrated on Sunday afternoon. The ...

Shown are members of the planning committee, from left, first row: Susan Braden, President; Rose Fritzen, Vice President. Second row: Jeri Jecen, Recording Secretary ...

Around the world, and in migrant communities across Australia, a diverse range of customs give Christmas a unique flavour.

Polish Christmas carols are not usually included in holiday concerts in Rochester, but George Smith is about to correct that oversight. Smith’s Rochester Aria Group will perform "W zlobie lezy," one ...