Polish And Proud Blog

Every nation has its symbols that make them recognizable worldwide. One of those symbols is the one from the flag of Poland, a white eagle often mistaken for a falcon due to the Polish Falcon society and other similar organizations. Let’s dig deeper to learn the difference between these two.

Learning how to say yes and no in Polish will prove to be fundamental - especially when a Polish babcia tries to stuff a third plate of pierogi in front of you.

A travelers guide review of one of the best hotels in Kraków Poland, Wielopole Hotel. If you're looking for a fantastic hotel within walking distance of everything that Kraków has to offer, be sure to check out our review.

Polish families stick together. If you live in Poland, you will most likely see your whole family a few times a year (if not a month), during important holidays. And if you’re lucky - your great grandparents will be there.

One of the must-haves of the Polish Easter decoration is an adorable butter lamb, a cute tradition which puts a smile on the face of any Pole joining the family table.

If you are travelling to Poland, knowing the names of months in Polish will come in handy, as they are both written and spoken quite differently from months in English. Read on to learn about them! 

Just like Polish months, Polish days of the week have their own Polish names which tend to me complicated to pronounce for non-native speakers. Read on to get to know them.

Having spent time in Poland over the last nine years, I decided to start creating some unique lists of things to see and do in Poland. This is not your typical list but rather experience-based recommendation of all good things in Poland!

December is a very important month in Poland. As it is largely a Catholic country, most people celebrate both Christmas and the New Years, while children wait for Santa and his presents on Christmas Eve. This is why learning season greetings is a Polish language basics!

If you are of Polish descent, you probably know how to say brotherand sister in Polish. And if you have Polish relatives, or close Polish friends, learning how to say those two words will come in more handy than you can imagine!

If you are a Polish American, or are close with people that are, you might want to learn more about the heritage of Polonia amerykańska. After all, not all people have had the chance to learn their family’s history.  Zapraszamy (we invite you) to keep on reading!

Great ready for Paczki Day 2022 with our Paczki recipe! How many Polish donuts can you eat on Fat Tuesday or Fat Thursday?

If you are familiar with Polish cuisine, then you must’ve tried the Polish sour rye soup, or Zurek, as it is known. It has a very specific sour taste and it is far from what you would normally consider a soup to be.

Food made of animal’s blood is a very common occurrence in many cultures. As for Poland, apart from duck soup blood, you should definitely give kishka (kaszanka or Polish blood sausage) a try. So, ready to learn more about it?

Learning how to say hello and goodbye are the essence of getting to know any language. It shows other members of the culture that you care about showing your respect to them. So if you’re visiting Poland or Polish friends anytime soon - let’s learn the basic greetings!