Polish Customs Traditions Folklore

Author : Sophie Hodorowicz Knab
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39076002094881

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Polish Customs, Traditions and Folklore by Sophie Hodorowicz Knab Pdf

Polish Customs, Traditions, & Folklore is organized by months beginning with December and Advent, St. Nicholas Day, the Wigilia (Christmas Eve) nativity plays, caroling and then New Year celebrations. It proceeds from the Shrovetide period to Ash Wednesday, Lent, the celebration of spring, Holy Week customs then superstitions, beliefs and rituals associated with farming, Pentecost, Corpus Christi, midsummer celebrations, harvest festivities, wedding rites, nameday celebrations, birth and death rituals. Line illustrations enhance this rich and varied treasury of folklore. Many of the customs and traditions found herein are extinct even in today's Poland. World wars, massive immigration, the loss of the oral tradition, urbanization and politics have changed the face of a once agrarian people and their accompanying life style. In the U.S., the desire for membership within the "melting pot", marriages outside one's ethnic group, movement to the suburbs away from the "old" communities where customs and traditions were once strong, further weakened the link. Although the purpose and meaning may have been lost and forgotten, the oczepiny ceremony (the unveiling) is still the mainstay of almost every wedding where the bride declares Polish heritage. Many Polish American communities still reenact the harvest celebrations, reminding themselves of their ancestors' reverence for the grains and gifts of bread. Eight million Americans still claim their ancestry as Polish, many still diligently practicing that which they learned at their parents' and grandparents' knees. Much has also been neglected or completely forgotten.

Author : Sophie Hodorowicz Knab
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:866727613

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Polish Customs, Traditions and Folklore by Sophie Hodorowicz Knab Pdf

Author : Deborah Anders Silverman
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0252025695

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Polish-American Folklore by Deborah Anders Silverman Pdf

In addition, she offers a wealth of information on foodways and on the origins and celebration of holy days, from Christmas Eve vigils to the Dyngus Day festivals of the Easter season."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Zofia Kossak
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Folklore
ISBN : OCLC:696795631

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The Polish Year by Zofia Kossak Pdf

Presents Polish customs, traditions, beliefs, myths, folklore, superstitions, and legends for the different months and seasons of the year. The pagan roots of Christian practices are revealed as well as their adaptation to nobler purposes.

Author : Sophie Hodorowicz Knab
Publisher : Hippocrene Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0781814146

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Polish Herbs, Flowers & Folk Medicine: Revised Edition by Sophie Hodorowicz Knab Pdf

"Filled with illustrations and fascinating information, Polish Herbs, Flowers & Folk Medicine is a veritable treasure trove of history, how-to, and inspiration."--The Midwest Book Review Taking the reader on a historical tour of herbs and flowers used in Poland throughout the centuries, this carefully-researched volume captures the unique history and role of plant life once essential to the people of Poland. Wander through monastery, castle and cottage gardens with acclaimed Polish-American author Sophie Hodorowicz Knab as she explores the growth of medicine and pharmacies and provides information on the use of over 100 plants, used in healing as well as in daily life and seasonal holidays throughout the year. You'll find legends, cautionary tales, and love potions, as well as a chapter devoted to wedding plants and herbs. There are home remedies for everything that ailed the people of Poland, from acne to arthritis, relaxants to rejuvenators, and heartache to heartburn. Gleaned from old Polish herbals, Knab provides recipes for balms to treat ailments such as stress, insomnia, slow metabolism, perspiring feet, limp hair and oily skin. Also included are recipes for homemade herbal vinegars, soups, syrups, and liqueurs, including elderberry syrup, homemade Benedictine, and a healing vodka drink from Gdansk. This revised edition includes new information and research as well as new illustrations and color photographs. All plants are listed alphabetically according to their English common name, followed by Latin botanical name and common Polish name. There is an index of scientific names for quick reference. History buffs, gardeners, and anyone interested in their Polish ancestry will find much to explore here.

Author : Anna Czekanowska
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1990-07-19
Category : Music
ISBN : 0521300908

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Polish Folk Music by Anna Czekanowska Pdf

This study of Polish folk music is especially enlightening as it reveals both the history and practice of a musical tradition and offers an illuminating view of a culture and its social activities. Within her study, Anna Czekanowska analyses the vocal and instrumental traditions of Polish folk music, tracing the background history, the influences of geography and politics, and the practice, often within contemporary society, of such social events as the harvest, the solstice and weddings. The function of folk culture within contemporary life, for both Polish and non-Polish inhabitants of the country, is also examined. Professor Czekanowska also discusses the birth of Polish ethno- musicology as a discipline and details some methodological aspects for research. This study contributes to a greater understanding and appreciation of Polish music and, in a wider aspect, of Slavonic culture. The book contains numerous illustrations of instruments and cultural events, music examples, maps, a discography and bibliography.

Author : Okana
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2000-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0967805015

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Singing Back the Sun by Okana Pdf

Author : Kenneth E Levy
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2024-04-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9798322123514

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POLISH TREASURE (Skarb Polski) by Kenneth E Levy Pdf

Embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant tapestry of Polish culture with "Polish Treasure: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Customs and Heritage." Delve into the rich and diverse traditions that have shaped Poland's identity for centuries, from colorful folk customs to solemn religious rituals, and discover the enduring spirit and resilience of the Polish people. This comprehensive guide offers an in-depth exploration of Polish customs, festivals, cuisine, music, dance, and more, providing readers with fascinating insights into the country's cultural heritage. Learn about the significance of holidays such as Easter, Christmas, and All Saints' Day, and uncover the stories behind beloved dishes like pierogi, bigos, and vodka. Featuring stunning photographs, historical anecdotes, and practical tips for experiencing Polish traditions firsthand, "Polish Treasure" is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in Polish culture, whether they are planning a trip to Poland, reconnecting with their Polish roots, or simply seeking to broaden their cultural horizons. Join us on a cultural odyssey through the heart and soul of Poland, where tradition meets modernity and the past intertwines with the present. "Polish Traditions" invites readers to celebrate the rich tapestry of customs and heritage that define the Polish experience and inspire a sense of pride and belonging.

Author : Anna Szczucka
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Folk art
ISBN : STANFORD:36105025368122

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Folklore by Anna Szczucka Pdf

Author : Anna Brzozowska-Krajka
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : IND:30000056888096

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Polish Traditional Folklore by Anna Brzozowska-Krajka Pdf

This volume on Polish and Slavic scholarship on folk segmentation and the symbolism of time applies cross-disciplinary methodologies - from religious studies, anthropology, psychology, philosophy and cultural studies - to several oral and written folktales. The detailed analysis of Polish and Slavic folklore concentrates primarily on magico-religious behaviours as they are practiced and analyzed in everyday life.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Children's literature, Polish
ISBN : STANFORD:36105019768899

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Treasured Polish Christmas Customs and Traditions, Carols, Decorations and a Christmas Play by Anonim Pdf

Author : Linda Watts
Publisher : Infobase Holdings, Inc
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781646930005

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Encyclopedia of American Folklore by Linda Watts Pdf

Folklore has been described as the unwritten literature of a culture: its songs, stories, sayings, games, rituals, beliefs, and ways of life. Encyclopedia of American Folklore helps readers explore topics, terms, themes, figures, and issues related to this popular subject. This comprehensive reference guide addresses the needs of multiple audiences, including high school, college, and public libraries, archive and museum collections, storytellers, and independent researchers. Its content and organization correspond to the ways educators integrate folklore within literacy and wider learning objectives for language arts and cultural studies at the secondary level. This well-rounded resource connects United States folk forms with their cultural origin, historical context, and social function. Appendixes include a bibliography, a category index, and a discussion of starting points for researching American folklore. References and bibliographic material throughout the text highlight recently published and commonly available materials for further study. Coverage includes: Folk heroes and legendary figures, including Paul Bunyan and Yankee Doodle Fables, fairy tales, and myths often featured in American folklore, including "Little Red Riding Hood" and "The Princess and the Pea" American authors who have added to or modified folklore traditions, including Washington Irving Historical events that gave rise to folklore, including the civil rights movement and the Revolutionary War Terms in folklore studies, such as fieldwork and the folklife movement Holidays and observances, such as Christmas and Kwanzaa Topics related to folklore in everyday life, such as sports folklore and courtship/dating folklore Folklore related to cultural groups, such as Appalachian folklore and African-American folklore and more.

Author : Allan Amanik,Kami Fletcher
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781496827906

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Till Death Do Us Part by Allan Amanik,Kami Fletcher Pdf

Contributions by Allan Amanik, Kelly B. Arehart, Sue Fawn Chung, Kami Fletcher, Rosina Hassoun, James S. Pula, Jeffrey E. Smith, and Martina Will de Chaparro Till Death Do Us Part: American Ethnic Cemeteries as Borders Uncrossed explores the tendency among most Americans to separate their dead along communal lines rooted in race, faith, ethnicity, or social standing and asks what a deeper exploration of that phenomenon can tell us about American history more broadly. Comparative in scope, and regionally diverse, chapters look to immigrants, communities of color, the colonized, the enslaved, rich and poor, and religious minorities as they buried kith and kin in locales spanning the Northeast to the Spanish American Southwest. Whether African Americans, Muslim or Christian Arabs, Indians, mestizos, Chinese, Jews, Poles, Catholics, Protestants, or various whites of European descent, one thing that united these Americans was a drive to keep their dead apart. At times, they did so for internal preference. At others, it was a function of external prejudice. Invisible and institutional borders built around and into ethnic cemeteries also tell a powerful story of the ways in which Americans have negotiated race, culture, class, national origin, and religious difference in the United States during its formative centuries.

Author : Michal Malinowski,Anne Pellowski
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2008-11-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781598845020

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Polish Folktales and Folklore by Michal Malinowski,Anne Pellowski Pdf

Wit, humor, and warmth permeate the stories in this collection. Here are more than 50 traditional folktales from the people of Poland, ranging from animal and humorous tales to why stories, tales of magic and the supernatural, and local legends. In addition, you'll find riddles, nursery rhymes, games and activities, recipes, and background information on the land, the people, and the stories-all enhanced by maps and handsome color photos and illustrations. A wonderful addition to the folklore collection, this book provides material that folklorists will wish to study, storytellers will be eager to share with their audiences, and educators will want explore with their students. A delicious assortment of folktales from Poland awaits you in this appealing collection. More than 50 tales range from local legends, animal tales, and magic tales to religious legends, stories of demons and supernatural creatures, humorous tales, and how and why tales-exemplifying the Polish spirit, character, and sense of humor. In addition, you'll find historical background; directions for traditional games, crafts, recipes; and color photographs that depict the people, the land, and the traditions of this fascinating country.

Author : Gregory Allen,Magdalena Lipska,Culture Smart!
Publisher : Kuperard
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-28
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781787023314

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Poland - Culture Smart! by Gregory Allen,Magdalena Lipska,Culture Smart! Pdf

Don't just see the sights&―get to know the people. Culture Smart! guides provide travelers with vital information about the values and attitudes of the people they will meet, and practical advice on how to make the most of their time abroad. Travelers to Poland in particular, a country in transition from its Communist past, need to be open-minded and well-informed. Today's Poland is very much a mix of the old and the new, and the two are not always in harmony. Background knowledge of the land, people, and history is crucial to understanding who the Poles are today: the Polish sense of identity has been forged by history, and the reader is introduced to the main events of Poland's turbulent past. A chapter on values and attitudes provides essential insights into this relationship-based society, and will help visitors understand why things are done the way they are. Further chapters describe important festivals and rites of passage, as well as how Poles go about their daily social and work lives. Valuable advice is also offered on how to get along with them. The Polish people are warm and generous and place great value on personal relationships. Show an interest in their history and an awareness of their culture, and your welcome will be warmer still. Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.