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Groundhog Day – A Strange and Deeply Rooted American Tradition

Photo by Photo by Marian Havenga taken from LINK   Every February 2nd, people in the United States and Canada observe a holiday called Groundhog Day. On this day, a groundhog – a small mammal that hibernates in winter – becomes the center of a weather prediction tradition that is both fun and full of history.   Why a Groundhog? History and Origins The idea of using an animal to

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Grandmother’s and Grandfather’s Day

Photo by Mikhail Nilov taken from LINK   Grandparents’ Day and Grandparents’ Day are very much a family holiday. In Poland, they are celebrated on January 21st – Grandmother’s Day – and January 22nd – Grandfather’s Day. On these days, grandchildren have the opportunity to thank their grandparents for their care, protection, and fun times together. In preschools and schools, younger children prepare a performance dedicated to their grandparents. They

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Let’s get in the Christmas mood!

Photo be Leeloo The First taken from Pexels: LINK   In today’s post, we will discuss the Christmas Eve table. What should be on the table and what time does Christmas Eve dinner start?   Traditionally, we begin celebrating Christmas Eve when the first star appears in the sky. We start by sharing the Christmas wafer and exchanging wishes with our family. Then we all sit down at the table for

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Groundhog Day – A Strange and Deeply Rooted American Tradition

Photo by Photo by Marian Havenga taken from LINK   Every February 2nd, people in the United States and Canada observe a holiday called Groundhog Day. On this day, a groundhog – a small mammal that hibernates in winter – becomes the center of a weather prediction tradition that is both fun and full of history.   Why a Groundhog? History and Origins The idea of using an animal to

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Culture Corner, English, Newest, Słownictwo

Grandmother’s and Grandfather’s Day

Photo by Mikhail Nilov taken from LINK   Grandparents’ Day and Grandparents’ Day are very much a family holiday. In Poland, they are celebrated on January 21st – Grandmother’s Day – and January 22nd – Grandfather’s Day. On these days, grandchildren have the opportunity to thank their grandparents for their care, protection, and fun times together. In preschools and schools, younger children prepare a performance dedicated to their grandparents. They

by CJO_ANS
Culture Corner, Czytanie, English, Newest, Słownictwo

Let’s get in the Christmas mood!

Photo be Leeloo The First taken from Pexels: LINK   In today’s post, we will discuss the Christmas Eve table. What should be on the table and what time does Christmas Eve dinner start?   Traditionally, we begin celebrating Christmas Eve when the first star appears in the sky. We start by sharing the Christmas wafer and exchanging wishes with our family. Then we all sit down at the table for

by CJO_ANS
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Christmas Eve and its traditions

Photo by Tim Douglas taken from LINK   Christmas Eve is the most beautiful and wonderful time of the year. It’s a time for family gatherings, magical moments, and shared traditions that have united people around the world for years.     So, what  Christmas Traditions are celebrated in Poland?    Christmas tree – families decorate the tree with ornaments, tinsel, and fairy lights. It usually stands in the living room

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The interesting case of choice in video games part 2

Photo by  cottonbro studio: LINK Part 1   Next on my list, is a game known to probably every gamer: Detroit: Become Human by Quantic Dreams – this game is different from the previous two. Not only because it has a very impressive outcome count, but also because even the best route can be achieved in many different ways. You never know when you lose the option to achieve a

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