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In Polish, "indyk" (INN-dek) means turkey.  This large bird originates from the New World ("Nowy Świat"), but has become very popular in Poland.  In the 1980s, when Poland was still...

indyk

indyk

In Polish, "indyk" (INN-dek) means turkey.  This large bird originates from the New World ("Nowy Świat"), but has become very popular in Poland.  In the 1980s, when Poland was still...

In Polish, "kukurydza" (koo-koo-RID-zah) means corn. Could this be the most-fun word to pronounce in the Polish language? Say it again!  (koo-koo-RID-zah) According to scientists, corn as we know it...

kukurydza

kukurydza

In Polish, "kukurydza" (koo-koo-RID-zah) means corn. Could this be the most-fun word to pronounce in the Polish language? Say it again!  (koo-koo-RID-zah) According to scientists, corn as we know it...

In Polish, "żurawina" (zhur-ah-VEEN-ah) means cranberry.  While cranberry sauce is most popular in the United States during Thanksgiving ("Dzień Dziękczynienia"), you will find that Polish tables have cranberry in one...

żurawina

żurawina

In Polish, "żurawina" (zhur-ah-VEEN-ah) means cranberry.  While cranberry sauce is most popular in the United States during Thanksgiving ("Dzień Dziękczynienia"), you will find that Polish tables have cranberry in one...

In Polish, "znicze" (ZNEE-cheh) means candles. And each year on the 1st and 2nd of November, candles have a special place in the traditions ("tradycje") of Poland. These two days...

Znicze

Znicze

In Polish, "znicze" (ZNEE-cheh) means candles. And each year on the 1st and 2nd of November, candles have a special place in the traditions ("tradycje") of Poland. These two days...

In Polish, "dziedzictwo" (jyeh-jeets-tvoh) means heritage. In the United States ("stany zjednoczone") the month of October is Polish-American Heritage Month. The first Polish settlers arrived in North America in 1608 at...

Dziedzictwo

Dziedzictwo

In Polish, "dziedzictwo" (jyeh-jeets-tvoh) means heritage. In the United States ("stany zjednoczone") the month of October is Polish-American Heritage Month. The first Polish settlers arrived in North America in 1608 at...

In Polish, "jesień" (YEH-shyen) means autumn. The autumn in Poland is approximately three months from September ("wrzesień") into October ("październik") and concluding in November ("listopad"). It is common to harvest...

Jesień

Jesień

In Polish, "jesień" (YEH-shyen) means autumn. The autumn in Poland is approximately three months from September ("wrzesień") into October ("październik") and concluding in November ("listopad"). It is common to harvest...

In Polish, "piwo" (PEE-voh) means beer.  Beer has been an important part of Polish culture ("Polska kultura") and Polish cuisine ("kuchnia Polska") for centuries.  Did you know that Poland is...

Piwo

Piwo

In Polish, "piwo" (PEE-voh) means beer.  Beer has been an important part of Polish culture ("Polska kultura") and Polish cuisine ("kuchnia Polska") for centuries.  Did you know that Poland is...