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Polish Term – Sylwester
New Year’s Eve, known for grand celebrations in the US, has a different meaning in Poland. which derives from St. Sylvester, a Catholic Pope. Modern Polish celebrations include drinking, fireworks, night markets, and special sweets. Traditional customs like pranks and carp scale for luck are fading. In contrast, my family enjoyed a quieter evening with sushi and TV.
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P.J. Elias is a passionate aspiring professional genealogist hailing from the United States. He is currently pursuing a degree at Tilburg University in the Netherlands. Outside of university, he focuses on helping individuals trace their lineage within Western Slavic ancestry. The western Slavs are Poles, Czechs, Slovaks, Sorbs, and various other smaller related ethnic groups. P.J. has amassed over a decade of experience in the field of genealogy. His expertise spans not only Western Slavic ancestry but also extends to Irish, Romanian, Italian, Norwegian, and German roots. P.J. is dedicated and enthusiastic about delving into these ancestries, offering research services to uncover the rich tapestry of familial histories for those seeking their roots.
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