Or the ostrich farms, given that Oudtshoorn tags itself the “ostrich capital of the world”. But neither caves nor ostriches ...

Poland's Orthodox Christian community is preparing to celebrate Christmas on Tuesday, following the Julian calendar.

The annual event draws participants who dress as biblical characters, wear paper crowns, and sing Christmas carols while ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are several reasons that explain the growth of interest in Polish tourism. Some suggest it's the country's festive atmosphere, strongly rooted traditions and moderate prices that make that it ...

Poland ranks high among Europeans' favourite destinations for short Christmas and New Year's Eve trips this year, according to Travel and Tour World (TTW), the industry leading global media platform.

Poland's president and first lady have extended Christmas greetings to Poles at home and abroad, in a message centred on unity, peace and tradition. Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki and First Lady ...

There is a tiny Christmas tree on the windowsill above Kateryna's bed. A modest substitute for the one she, her husband and their three children would have had at home in Ukraine. "War, no war, ...

Khruchiki (also called “khrustyky” or “chrusciki”) aren’t your average Christmas cookie. These Polish cookies are flipped inside-out, then deep-fried to golden perfection. Don’t forget the ...

101. Przybiezeli Do Betlejem (They Have Come Running to Bethlehem / Polish State Folk Ballet-Slask, Feliks Raczkowski. Poland,Europe 103. Lulajze Jezuniu (Sleep, Baby Jesus) / Polish State Folk Ballet ...