POLAND The Polish flag colors are based on

POLAND

The Polish flag colors are based on the colors of the national coat of arms. (which is a white eagle on a red shield) *The red symbolizes the blood shed in the country's fight for independence. *The white symbolizes peace.

The basic religious beliefs of Roman Catholics is just like those practiced by other Christians. They believed… -God entered the world through the Incarnation of his Son, the Christ or Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth. -forgiveness of sin is achieved through church ritual, with the assistance of a priest in confession -the authority of the church lies within the hierarchy of the church -Baptism is a sacrament that regenerates and justifies

Poland’s population… It is ranked 33 out of 238 countries! 38, 415, 284

Life expectancy? total population: 76. 05 years male: 72. 1 years female: 80. 25 years *Ranked 53 th

MAIN LANGUAGE: POLISH

WOMEN’S DAY March 8 th This day is a celebration for the political, economic, and social achievements of women. They usually receive a flower, a pair of stockings, and maybe a card.

Bigos (old Polish style) Ingredients: • 3 oz dried mushrooms • 3 cups water • 3 quarts sauerkraut • 1 small head of cabbage • ½ lb bacon • 3 cups strained ham, kielbasa or other smoked meat stock • 1 onion • 2 tablespoons lard or bacon drippings • ½ lb smoked Polish sausage • ½ lb boneless game • ½ lb dried fruit • ½ lb hunter’s sausage • 1 cup mead • 1 teaspoon ground cubebs • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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