Czytanie

New Year – A Time for Reflection, New Challenges, and Personal Growth 

Photo by Nati taken from LINK   With the arrival of the New Year, many of us begin to consider changes in our personal and professional lives. It is the perfect moment to reflect on the past year, evaluate our achievements and setbacks, and set new goals and challenges. The New Year symbolizes renewal and fresh beginnings – an excellent opportunity to revisit our dreams and think about what we

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Culture Corner

The History of Saint Nicholas 

Photo taken by cottonbro studio  from LINK   Saint Nicholas is a figure that combines Christian tradition with folklore from many cultures around the world. His story begins with the real-life Saint Nicholas of Myra and evolves over centuries to become an icon of generosity and gift-giving during the Christmas season.    🌟 The Real Saint Nicholas 🌟   Saint Nicholas was born around 270 AD in Patara (modern-day Turkey).

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Culture Corner

The Christmas Customs

Photo taken from LINK by Irina Iriser   The period of Christmas – the period when people celebrate birth of Jesus Christ and can finally spend a longer time with their family and friends.  Naturally, in every country people do it slightly different, albeit the core is common: the celebration of Jesus’ birth.  Here are some examples of Christmas customs in Poland. Naturally, the most obvious and iconic custom  is

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Czytanie, English, Newest

New Year – A Time for Reflection, New Challenges, and Personal Growth 

Photo by Nati taken from LINK   With the arrival of the New Year, many of us begin to consider changes in our personal and professional lives. It is the perfect moment to reflect on the past year, evaluate our achievements and setbacks, and set new goals and challenges. The New Year symbolizes renewal and fresh beginnings – an excellent opportunity to revisit our dreams and think about what we

by CJO_ANS
Culture Corner, Czytanie, English, Newest

The History of Saint Nicholas 

Photo taken by cottonbro studio  from LINK   Saint Nicholas is a figure that combines Christian tradition with folklore from many cultures around the world. His story begins with the real-life Saint Nicholas of Myra and evolves over centuries to become an icon of generosity and gift-giving during the Christmas season.    🌟 The Real Saint Nicholas 🌟   Saint Nicholas was born around 270 AD in Patara (modern-day Turkey).

by CJO_ANS
Culture Corner, Czytanie, English, Newest

The Christmas Customs

Photo taken from LINK by Irina Iriser   The period of Christmas – the period when people celebrate birth of Jesus Christ and can finally spend a longer time with their family and friends.  Naturally, in every country people do it slightly different, albeit the core is common: the celebration of Jesus’ birth.  Here are some examples of Christmas customs in Poland. Naturally, the most obvious and iconic custom  is

by CJO_ANS
Culture Corner, Czytanie, English, Newest

The History of the Christmas Tree 

Photo taken from LINK by cottonbro studio    The Christmas tree is one of the most recognizable symbols of the holiday season, but its origins extend far beyond Christian traditions. Its history weaves together elements of pagan rituals, medieval customs, and Christian practices.    🎄 Roots in Pagan Rituals  In pre-Christian times, evergreen trees symbolized life, renewal, and endurance. Many cultures, such as the Celts, Germans, and Scandinavians, believed that

by CJO_ANS
Czytanie, English, hobby, Newest, Reviews

The Beauty of Pre-War Cinema

A Cover Poster Of The 1939 Gone With The Wind Featuring Couple Character Scarlett O’hara And Rhett Butler. Photo taken by sb.sanan from LINK   Pre-war cinema has something about it that is not seen in subsequent eras – greatness, novelty and a desire to evolve cinematography into something bigger than entertainment – a feeling. Here are some examples of films from this period that did just that.   📽️ 

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