St. Barbara's Day - what are the celebrations of this holiday like?
St. Barbara's Day is a Polish holiday celebrated on December 4, which has roots in folk and religious traditions. This is the day on which Saint is commemorated. Barbara, patroness of miners, steel workers, as well as artillerymen and military engineers. This holiday is especially popular among miners and people associated with the steel industry.
What are the celebrations of this holiday like? Is it still as popular as it was a few years ago? Is St. Barbara's Day celebrated with great pomp only in the south of Poland?
St. Barbara's Day is a Polish holiday celebrated on December 4, which has roots in folk and religious traditions. This is the day on which Saint is commemorated. Barbara, patroness of miners, steel workers, as well as artillerymen and military engineers. This holiday is especially popular among miners and people associated with the steel industry.
What are the celebrations of this holiday like? Is it still as popular as it was a few years ago? Is St. Barbara's Day celebrated with great pomp only in the south of Poland?
Translation by Karol Kieltyka
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