Pinoys In Poland

29/30 November in Poland is the day of mysterious parties with the candles and future telling games, called Andrzejki (St Andrew Day). It is a time of magic and mystery games. Those traditions have their beginnings in old pagan times of our ancestors, when people believed in a strong connection between the real and spiritual worlds. Nowadays, we still do it for fun, even if almost everybody has forgotten its original meaning. In Poland it is believed that St Andrew can advise young unmarried women about the choice of their future husband. This tradition has now expanded to single men as well – everybody wants to see who they are going to marry. And it is thought that the eve of St Andrew’s Day is full of magic, which makes it easier to peek into your future. It is also worth remembering that Andrzej is still one of the most popular names in Poland. With the old tradition of celebrating name days (imieniny), St Andrew’s Day remains a perfect opportunity for getting together wit...