Labor Day

International Labour Day, or International Labour Solidarity Day, is an annual celebration on 1 May to commemorate and recognise the achievements of the working class. In Poland, this day is a statutory holiday. The holiday was established in 1889 at the first congress of the Second International Labour Congress, which took place in Paris.

It was supposed to commemorate the massacre of workers that took place in 1886 in Chicago (United States) during a demonstration against poor working conditions and especially against excessive working hours. In Poland, the first celebration of Labour Day took place as early as 1890 and was organized (against the partitioners) by activists of the Social-Revolutionary Proletariat Party. Later celebrations of the holiday were also initiated mainly by socialist parties and organizations.
After 1989 the celebration of Labour Day became less popular, which probably results not from an aversion to the basic idea of the holiday, but rather to the political and ideological environment associated with it.



On the occasion of Labour Day, I wish every working person a rest on this day ;)

Easter

In 325, during the Council of Nice, it was agreed that Easter would be celebrated on the first Sunday after the first spring full moon. It is the Paschal full moon and falls after 21 March. Easter therefore falls between 22 March and 25 April.

Today, Easter is connected with many folk traditions and customs. Easter breakfasts are still alive. Easter eggs, holy food and beautiful Easter palms are created. The popularity of the so called 'śmigus-dyngus' is not decreasing.

Liturgical Easter begins with Easter Eve, on Saturday after dawn. The solemn Resurrection procession takes place, depending on the region, around midnight or at dawn on Sunday.

In Poland, traditionally, both Easter days - Sunday and Monday - are statutory holidays. In some countries the celebration of Easter is slightly different. For example, in Spain the most important period is Semana Santa, which is the native Holy Week. This is when huge night processions take place all over the country, remembering the passion of Christ. The Spaniards do not go to work so rather on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.

And here I'm sending a video of how you can decorate your Easter basket in a cool way.

Fat Thursday

Fat Thursday is on February 20 (in 2020).

 Actually in Poland it’s called Fat Thursday.

The tradition of celebrating Fat Thursday in Poland began in the 17th century.

Fat Thursday begins the last week of the carnival.

We eat donuts or angel wings on that day, because in the Middle Ages we had to keep fasting.

In these days you can't eat products from animals: eggs, milk, cheese, lard, meat, etc. Therefore, people ate before him not to waste food.
On the Fat Thursday there are competitions in eating donuts! Whoever eats more donuts in the shortest possible time wins!

The best recipe for donuts below.

             Bon Appetit!

Saint Valentine's Day, Gierlachów

On 14th February we celebrated St Valentine's Day at our school. About a month before, a colourful box adorned with hearts had appeared in the hall. It reminded students that the festival is approaching and they had time to prepare cards for their friends. Finally, the Valentine's mail was sorted out and delivered to its receivers by student council.  Children and teenagers who got the cards felt overjoyed.
It was a special day, which brought some change in ordinary school life.

The Valentine's Day

The Valentine's Day

The Valentine's Day is celebrated on 14th February. Valentine's Day is celebrated by people who are in relationships. They go to restaurants, cafes and various other places. Valentine's Day is a love day. Valentine's Day is a day when people in love confess their love.