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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 dinner, and finally we sing Christmas carols together and Santa Claus hands out presents.

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But have you ever wondered what should be on a traditional Christmas Eve table?

Certainly, there must be dishes such as: red borscht with dumplings, which is the most popular Christmas soup. Then there is the king of the Christmas Eve table, carp. Traditional dishes also include dried fruit compote, poppy seed cake, and Greek-style fish. Next are dumplings with cabbage and mushrooms and noodles with poppy seeds. The table also features dishes such as croquettes and various types of salads. Gingerbread cookies and tangerines are also a must, as their scent adds to the festive atmosphere. What would you add to a traditional Christmas Eve table? What are your thoughts on this topic?

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VOCABULARY:

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Christmas Eve – Wigilia

the first star – pierwsza gwiazdka

Christmas wafer – opłatek

wishes – życzenia

Christmas carols – kolędy

Santa Claus – Święty Mikołaj

hand out – doręczać, wydawać

presents – prezenty

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red borscht – barszcz czerwony

dumplings – pierogi / uszka

carp – karp

dried fruit compote – kompot z suszu

poppy seed cake – makowiec

Greek-style fish – ryba po grecku

cabbage – kapusta

mushrooms – grzyby

noodles – kluski / makaron

croquettes – krokiety

salads – sałatki

gingerbread cookies – pierniczki

tangerines – mandarynki

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