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On* of the most beautiful celebrations of the religious traditions
of Clirjytmas is offered to the world by Poland. - When die first star appears in the evening sky on December 24, Fast Day is ended and the Qiristmas supper begins. Straw is placed under the tablecloth and one chair' is left vacant for the Holy Child. Symbolizing peace on earAJnhe^
P<ja<?c Wafer; procu red t> fromthp •’fiesf and given the head of die family to break and share wiA Ao guests. While the sacred wafer is beirg eaten, wishes for the coming year are exchanged. I Puopct shows, called “schopka” depicting the murder of the Innocents bv Herod, are given during fjhe holidays It s, said that on Christmas night the heavens open "'nd those who 1t«ve lived mire and • blameless lives can tee the vision of Jacob’s ladder. The Polish Cins'rnr- cetrers aroun<f the songs which afp a comb-notie*-- of the religious and secu- ’ hr sentiments of the people, sung' in memory of the Savior’s birth.
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