The Polish Christmas Tradition of Wigilia

One Detroit looks in on the a Polish Christmas Eve tradition-a dinner and celebration known as Wigilia-given by the Wayne State University Polish Club.
Episode 346/Segment 1
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[@anniedohrman1975]

I loved growing up with my Grandmother's Polish traditions. I don't know if this is true but we would always set an extra place setting in case someone would drop in on Christmas Eve.

[@wantingoneangel8976]

My boyfriend is Polish and I like the tradition of breaking of the wafer. It's like holy communion among lay people 🤗🤗!!!

[@michaelcap9550]

First time I heard about the link between the cigar industry and Poles.

[@cynthiapyzdrowski3621]

Such a wonderful video. Thank you🎉

[@peterkrawczyk5907]

I love polka music

[@morvran9074]

It's Czech music from Bohemia region. Not Polish.

[@peterkrawczyk5907]

@@morvran9074 yep polka was born in CZ

[@gjohnoff5192]

Wigilia is sacred

[@susanbrennan5511]

Wigiv

[@gjohnoff5192]

Wigilia is sacred