Description

In this episode, we explore the unique Polish tradition of "imieniny" (name days). Each name in Poland has its special day in the calendar, giving people a second celebration besides their birthday. Learn how this tradition is celebrated differently across generations - from office customs where people bring cakes and receive flowers, to older generations carefully tracking family name days in calendars. Discover how young Poles are gradually moving away from this tradition, preferring birthday celebrations instead. The episode also explains regional differences in celebrating name days, how names are sometimes chosen based on their calendar date, and the contrast between traditional celebrations and modern social media wishes. This cultural insight shows how name days remain an important part of Polish tradition, especially among older generations, while highlighting the changing attitudes in modern Poland.

Transcription

Odcinek 4: Polskie imieniny - druga okazja do świętowania

Cześć wszystkim! Witajcie w czwartym odcinku naszego podcastu. Tu znowu Julia z LingoPut Polish. Dziś porozmawiamy o czymś bardzo polskim - o imieninach! Tak, tak - w Polsce świętujemy nie tylko urodziny, ale też imieniny. To trochę jak mi...