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Mazowsze
CHRISTMAS SET FROM POLAND - Polish Carols (Koledy) and Ornaments
Genre: International Music

Track Listings (17) - Disc #1
1. The God Is Born
2. In the Night's Stillness,
3. They Hastened to Bethlehem,
4. Baby Jesus,
5. Hush, Little Jesus,
6. Since Our Lord was Born,
7. Today in Bethlehem,
8. The Angel said unto the Shepherds,
9. When Christ is Born,
10. Wise Men of the World,
11. When the Lovely Virgin Mary,
12. O, Look Brethren,
13. Silent Night,
14. Let' s All Go to the Stable,
15. Meek and Mild,
16. The Star of Bethlehem,
17. Lying in the Crib

TRADITIONAL POLISH CHRISTMAS GIFT SET - Polska Wigilia — This gift set includes comprehensive selection of the most popular Polish carols and pastorals sang the most popular folk vocal ensembles Mazowsze and Slask, and a do... more »zen of authentic folk art Christmas tree ornaments. This very unique gift set is one of its own kind Christmas souvenir for everybody interested in exploring fascinating traditions of Eastern Europe. Brand new, genuine, never used, made in Poland by genuine Polish folk artists, imported directly from Poland. Perfect gift for your friends and family; the gift of love and compassion, the gift with the memories that will last forever. All the gifts are tastefully nested in very original, environmentally friendly unique cardboard box and complemented by authentic Polish language Christmas greeting card.. All products are genuine and made in Poland. The set consists of:

1. Full length CDs with Polish Christmas carols (koledy) performed by the Polish Song and Dance Ensembles and Choral Groups of Mazowsze and Slask

2. Twelve hand made authentic Polish folk art Christmas tree ornaments

3. Authentic Polish Christmas Greeting Card

4. Reusable cardboard box with wooden "lock", Dimension: 7.5#34; x 7" x 4.5"

Christmas Tradition in Poland:

Wigilia is an old Polish tradition to celebrate Christmas Holiday. It is the 12-course meatless Polish feast that is held on Christmas Eve.

The meal begins when the first star comes out. The table is laid with a hay in memory of the Godchild in the manger and a white table clothe. An extra place is set at the table for the unexpected guest or the Holy Spirit. A lighted candle in the windows symbolizes the hope that the Godchild, in the form of a stranger, may come to share the Wigilia. This belief stems from the ancient Polish adage, "A guest in the home is God in the home."

Wigilia starts with everyone in the family room when everyone exchanges Oplatek (special rice wafer blessed by the parish priest) with wishes, kisses, and blessings. Then follows the 12-course meal (one course for each Apostle) and after the meal the members of the family sing Polish Christmas Carols called the Koledy while the children wait impatiently around the Christmas tree or choinka for the gifts to be exchanged. At night everyone go to a midnight church service Pasterka (it is traditionally a midnight Mass for Catholics) to welcome in Christmas, and the birth of the Christ child.

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All Artists: Mazowsze
Title: CHRISTMAS SET FROM POLAND - Polish Carols (Koledy) and Ornaments
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Polskie Nagrania
Release Date: 10/9/2007
Album Type: Box set
Genre: International Music
Styles: Europe, Continental Europe
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 711392002007

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TRADITIONAL POLISH CHRISTMAS GIFT SET - Polska Wigilia
This gift set includes comprehensive selection of the most popular Polish carols and pastorals sang the most popular folk vocal ensembles Mazowsze and Slask, and a dozen of authentic folk art Christmas tree ornaments. This very unique gift set is one of its own kind Christmas souvenir for everybody interested in exploring fascinating traditions of Eastern Europe. Brand new, genuine, never used, made in Poland by genuine Polish folk artists, imported directly from Poland. Perfect gift for your friends and family; the gift of love and compassion, the gift with the memories that will last forever. All the gifts are tastefully nested in very original, environmentally friendly unique cardboard box and complemented by authentic Polish language Christmas greeting card.. All products are genuine and made in Poland. The set consists of:
1. Full length CDs with Polish Christmas carols (koledy) performed by the Polish Song and Dance Ensembles and Choral Groups of Mazowsze and Slask
2. Twelve hand made authentic Polish folk art Christmas tree ornaments
3. Authentic Polish Christmas Greeting Card
4. Reusable cardboard box with wooden "lock", Dimension: 7.5#34; x 7" x 4.5"
Christmas Tradition in Poland:
Wigilia is an old Polish tradition to celebrate Christmas Holiday. It is the 12-course meatless Polish feast that is held on Christmas Eve.
The meal begins when the first star comes out. The table is laid with a hay in memory of the Godchild in the manger and a white table clothe. An extra place is set at the table for the unexpected guest or the Holy Spirit. A lighted candle in the windows symbolizes the hope that the Godchild, in the form of a stranger, may come to share the Wigilia. This belief stems from the ancient Polish adage, "A guest in the home is God in the home."
Wigilia starts with everyone in the family room when everyone exchanges Oplatek (special rice wafer blessed by the parish priest) with wishes, kisses, and blessings. Then follows the 12-course meal (one course for each Apostle) and after the meal the members of the family sing Polish Christmas Carols called the Koledy while the children wait impatiently around the Christmas tree or choinka for the gifts to be exchanged. At night everyone go to a midnight church service Pasterka (it is traditionally a midnight Mass for Catholics) to welcome in Christmas, and the birth of the Christ child.

CD Reviews

Most Beautiful Soul Touching Memories of Poland/ Angry at Un

J. Roman | Cincinnati, OH | 12/18/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I would respectfully like to address the review stating that this was "the worst album ever", etc. First of all, I am a VERY proud Polish-American woman who came to the States in 1982; my father a doctor and mother a nurse; wanting to escape the stranglehold of Communism, they decided to escape as Polish refugees first to Austria and then accepted on a waiting list to America, we came here; I was around seven. My father's doctor friend in the old country, who is now director of a major hospital in Wroclaw, was locked up by the Communists during martial law as he was against their regime. So the bottom line is this...the Communists may have taken away Poles' freedom, food, etc. back then, but the people NEVER let them take away their Christian faith and traditions! So this choir and the BEAUTIFUL, tear jerking carols/lyrics is not only lovely but a symbol to all Poles who fought for freedom, and will forever fight for freedom. So I again respectfully disagree with the negative review, and would like to add also that you need to listen to the words, which can move one to tears at times; I admit, you are missing out on this audio experience if you are not fluent in Polish. "Hush Little Jesus", aka "Lulaj Ze Jezuniu", is my favorite since I was 3, and ALWAYS makes me cry. So PLEASE don't listen to any negative reviews, as whomever wrote them obviously is out of touch about the deep meanings behind this choir and the Christmas music it presents. I agree though, DON'T buy the album with 'ornaments', I got the MP3 download! Merry Christmas to all!"

Nice gift

LibLady | NJ United States | 02/28/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Bought this for ourselves & also as a gift. If you are Polish or a fan of Polish things, it is a nice gift. A little on the expensive side, though."