Easter in Poland

How do we celebrate Easter?

• Easter is preceded by Holy Week. It starts on
Palm Sunday, when the Christians go to church
with small palm branches in memory of Jesus
Christ's entering to Jerusalem.
• On Holy Thursday we take part in the mass,
which commemorates Jesus Christ's Last
Supper.
• On Good Friday we celebrate the crucifixion of
Jesus Christ. It is very solemn day and we don`t
eat meat.
The church in Pszczolki
 Eggs are the symbol of new life.

• On Saturday we prepare baskets with

coloured eggs, some sausages or ham,
some bread and salt and go to church to
get the food blessed.
 Easter Sunday
• On Easter Sunday we
celebrate the
Christ Resurrection
• After the mass all
family members have
the big breakfast.
They eat eggs and
other food blessed.
• Children are often
given some small
presents such as
sweets or toys.
 Easter Monday
• Easter Monday is
connected with the
old Polish custom
called „Smigus
Dyngus".

We splash our
relatives and friends
with some water.
Splashing with water
supposed to bring
health and beauty.
 Traditional food
• Traditional Easter
cakes are
„mazurek” and
„baba”.
• They are beautiful
decorated and
taste delicious!
Easter symbols
• Symbols of Easter
are painted eggs,
chicks and a sugar
lamb.
Easter basket and „pisanki”
Every year we have an Easter
performance at school.
Easter decorations made by
children from 1-3 grades