Monthly Archives: February 2012

Nazi/German Concentration Camps in Poland

Posted on 17 February 2012 by lkonieczny

During World War II, the German Nazis built and staffed numerous concentration camps on Polish soil. These camps were all built and manned by the Nazis. Occasionally, American media outlets have ignorantly and unfairly characterized these as “Polish Concentration Camps.” … Continue reading →

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Fat Thursday (Tłusty Czwartek)

Posted on 16 February 2012 by lkonieczny

Today is Fat Thursday in Poland (Tłusty Czwartek in Polish). On this day, traditionally, people and shops make and eat pączki, Polish Donuts that are yeast dough and deep fried in fat. They are yummy. When I was young, I … Continue reading →

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