Comments on: Mikołajki

By: inlovewithpoland

inlovewithpoland — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:27:17 +0000

I remember finding presents under the pillow on Mikolajki, maybe it’s different between regions? Just written a post about it – http://inlovewithpoland.wordpress.com/

By: Almost Christmas! | Polish Blog

Almost Christmas! | Polish Blog — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 20:12:41 +0000

[...] now, “Gwiazdka,” hmmm… Remember when in the post about Święty Mikołaj I mentioned this other guy – Gwiazdor. His name comes from the word “Gwiazdka.” And that [...]

By: Anna

Anna — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:54:08 +0000

Hi Patricia,
yes, pink (or sometimes blue) opłatek was intended to be shared with the animals. But IIRC, it was normally the kids who used to fight to get it. Well, kids, animals, not all that different. LOL!

By: Patricia

Patricia — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:02:37 +0000

I really enjoyed the article on St.Nicholas.
I never knew this.
Very interesting.
Thank You ever so must for the information.
Patrycja

By: Patricia

Patricia — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:59:11 +0000

I am interested in why there is a pink Oplatek?
Mostly white is used however their is a pink wafer
with the white,Oplatek.
Could you explain this.?
I was told thet famlies give the pink to the animals,
Is this true?
Thank you.
Waiting for your reply.
I enjoy very much the Polish Blog.
I am learning a lot from this.
Patrycja