Open AccessCelebration of 11 November in the Republic of Poland
Author(s) -
Marta Kowalczyk
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
echa przeszłości
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.101
H-Index - 1
eISSN - 2450-078X
pISSN - 1509-9873
DOI - 10.31648/ep.5767
Subject(s) - independence (probability theory) , homeland , consumption (sociology) , world war ii , history , geography , ancient history , political science , archaeology , sociology , law , social science , politics , statistics , mathematics
In 2018 the Poles celebrated not only the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I but above all regaining of independence after 123 years of partitions. Revering the memory of our fathers, sons and grandfathers who shed blood for Polish lands, flowers were led in the commemoration places, oaks were planted, independence runs and marches were organized, patriotic contests and shows were held. 11 November also witnessed ecumenical payers for the homeland which recalled St. Martin. This figure recalling former folk traditions which forecast the approach of winter is still associated with obligatory consumption of goose meat and sweet St. Martin’s croissants.