ECKLEY — Helen Grebski was raised in a Polish American household, where, as her mother always told the story, she spoke only Polish until she was 5 years old. But pressure to Americanize led to her ...

"Many cultures have Christmas hymns, but the particular tradition among Poles is very strong," said the Rev. Aron Maghsoudi, ...

A journey into little-known Polish Christmas and New Year rituals rooted in pre-Christian belief, rural magic, and communal performance. From ritual breads and flirtatious carols to masked processions ...

Śmigus-Dyngus, also known as lany poniedziałek or Wet Monday, is a Polish tradition on Easter Monday. And Cleveland has a large celebration. Here's what to know. This year marks the 12th anniversary ...

LIBERTY — A Polish tradition overtook an Irish one Tuesday as Kravitz Delicatessen and Polish Youngstown collaborated for the 15th annual Paczki Day. Kravitz owner Matt Rydarowicz said sales volume ...

On Dec. 24, the dining table is laden in Polish households, but one chair is empty. Wigilia, the centuries-old Christmas Eve vigil marked in Poland and by Christians of Polish descent everywhere, is a ...

Philadelphians have become increasingly familiar with the Italian American-originated celebration festa dei sette pesci, or ...

There is no Polish theatre without a reckoning with Romanticism. Over the past quarter-century, one of the most intriguing ...

The Saint John Paul II Polish Center hosted its 42nd Dozynki Harvest Festival over the weekend. Showcasing the food, dance and culture of the Polish community, the two-day festival represents the ...

Historian puts special emphasis on fall and winter celebrations as way of exploring ethnic roots of many. Historian Helen Grebski talks about Polish fall and winter traditions on Sunday at a special ...