History
Pagan Karnawał festivities often included feasting, dancing, and the use of these to bring prosperity.
What are masks?
Karnawał celebrations in Poland differed greatly based on this factor.
What is social class?
Kuligs are especially popular in this Polish mountain town, known for its winter tourism.
What is Zakopane?
This round, fluffy pastry is the most famous treat eaten on Tłusty Czwartek.
What is pączek?
Tłusty Czwartek is the most famous day of Karnawał, celebrated on this day of the week.
What is Thursday?
Karnawał traditions in Poland were influenced by these two European countries known for their grand Carnival celebrations.
What are Italy and France?
Rural men often wore high boots, woolen trousers, and shirts decorated with this type of detailed stitching.
What is embroidery?
A unique sight during village processions (Zapustne Chodzenie) is a man leading someone disguised as this straw or furry animal on a chain.
What is a bear?
Rose jam and this other filling are popular choices for the inside of a pączek.
What is plum preserve/powidła śliwkowe?
The final days of Karnawał, known as Ostatki, are marked by feasting and parties and end just before this Catholic holiday.
What is Ash Wednesday?
The Polish nobility, known as this, held lavish balls and banquets during Karnawał.
Who are the szlachta?
A major noble tradition during Karnawał involved festive horse-drawn sleigh rides known as this.
What is kulig?
The Zapusty tradition of dressing as animals originated from this ancient religious belief system.
What is paganism?
These crispy, ribbon-shaped pastries, often dusted with powdered sugar, are a popular Karnawał dessert.
What are faworki (angel wings)?
This last night of indulgence involves eating a certain fish and drinking vodka.
What is Śledzik (Little Herring)?
In ancient Rome, the root name for Karnawał referred to a flower-covered chariot used in celebrations for this god.
Who is Dionysus?
Wealthy Polish nobles took inspiration from the fashions of these two European countries.
What are Italy and France?
This bird is a common animal costume for Zapustne Chodzenie
What is a stork?
The last day of Karnawał, called Śledzik (Herring Night), is named after this traditional dish.
What is pickled herring?
This year, Ostatki are celebrated starting on this date.
What is February 27?
The name Karnawał comes from the Italian "carnevale," which is linked to this ancient Latin term.
What is carrus navalis?
Traditional Polish noble attire for men included a long coat with a sash, decorated boots, and this distinctive headpiece.
What is a feathered hat?
Dressing as animals in Zapusty symbolized fertility, the changing of seasons, and provided this kind of protection.
What is protection against evil spirits?
This deep-fried, ring-shaped pastry, similar to a doughnut but without a filling, is enjoyed during Karnawał.
What is oponka (serowa)?
This year, Ostatki end on this date.
What is March 4?