Poland



In Poland Santa is known as Swiety Mikolaj (St. Nicholas). Santa is carrying a star staff just like the Gwiadorze, or star carriers. They wander through the towns and villages until Epiphany. Some of the Gwiadorze sing carols, others recited verses or put on Szopke, puppet show, or Herody, nativity scenes. A traditional food found in Poland is Oplatek which is piece of bread pressed with a holy picture on the surface. People carry Oplatek from house to house and wish their neighbors a Merry Christmas. As each person shares the bread, they would have to do two things: forgive any hurts that have occurred over the past year and to wish the person all the happiness in the coming year. Jolly Santa would look great in your Christmas decorations or Christmas village display. Great gift too for someone special! Open edition and he measures 5.25".
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