Polish Learning Community and Resources

Hello everybody!

Today is the day many have been looking forward to – March 21st – Pierwszy Dzień Wiosny (The first day of the spring), when nature wakes up after her three-month-long winter hibernation. One of the old-time traditions is burning or drowning of Marzanna (topienie Marzanny) - a dolly that symbolises winter – nowadays, there are still some events (mostly by lakes, ponds and rivers), often organised for children – check it out in your area, it’s definitely a unique experience. There’s one more tradition associated with this day – it has been often called dzień wagarowicza (the day of playing truant) - where schoolkids and students would traditionally skip school – but remember, that not all the teachers respect this tradition, in fact, nowadays many seem to have forgotten about dzień wagarowicza.


I wish you all a beautiful spring :)

David, OLS Community Manager – Polish