Monthly Archives: December 2010

Family History–Some Pieces Fall Into Place

Posted on 28 December 2010 by lkonieczny

I got sidetracked on the Internet tonight (surfing the web, it’s hard not to get sidetracked), and learned somethign about my family history. My great-grandmother Katarzyna (Kathryn) Kucharska came to this country somewhere around 1907. She was from the same … Continue reading →

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Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia

Posted on 25 December 2010 by lkonieczny

In case you didn’t know, I just wished you a Merry Christmas! Yes, as I am writing this, it is Christmas Day. Wigilia 2010 is history, but it was a very successful and memorable event. Twelve family and friends joined … Continue reading →

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Wigilia

Posted on 24 December 2010 by lkonieczny

Wigilia preparation at my home is well under way, and all is under control at this time. But what exactly is wigilia, you may ask. It is something that my family has never not celebrated, it is a tradition, not … Continue reading →

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Kolędy Extravaganza

Posted on 23 December 2010 by lkonieczny

I have spent a good part of the day playing various  Kolędy CDs that I have. So I thought it may be a good idea to give some reviews and info about some of them. Here is some info on the first … Continue reading →

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More Wigilia Preparation

Posted on 23 December 2010 by lkonieczny

Well, I am still busy getting ready for Wigilia. And getting excited. I’ve corresponded a bit with my friend (and co-conspirator) Ewa, and things are starting to take shape. First off, the guest list. It is growing. We’re up to … Continue reading →

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Wigilia Preparation

Posted on 21 December 2010 by lkonieczny

I am still busy getting ready for Wigilia, which I host at my home every year. Right now the “count” is up to 11 friends and family, but there is of course room for more. The pierogi are already made, … Continue reading →

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Kraków szopka

Posted on 19 December 2010 by lkonieczny

I am the proud owner of a Kraków szopka! What is that, you may ask? Well, szopka in Polish means creche, as in the Christmas nativity scene common at this time of year. Basically they are very intricate manger scenes made … Continue reading →

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Pierogi Party

Posted on 13 December 2010 by lkonieczny

2010 marks the sixth year that I have hosted an annual Pierogi Party at my house. And in 2010, I expanded…I also helped organzie a Pierogi Party for my family back in Wisconsin. Let me explain, and there are plenty … Continue reading →

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Poland’s Borders — A Thousand Year History

Posted on 11 December 2010 by lkonieczny

Poland has existed as a country for most of the last 1000 years, but her borders have been in constant flux over that period. I have often looked at various maps to try to understand how she has grown and … Continue reading →

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Poland: One of the Poorest of the Richest Countries…

Posted on 8 December 2010 by lkonieczny

OK, so I read a lot of blogs about Poland. I came across one recently which points out some interesting statistics about Poland. If you look at the top 42 most developed countries in the world, Poland comes in at … Continue reading →

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