Little Poland’s shops are a great place to do your Christmas shopping. The stores along Broad Street might be small, but they are packed full of Christmas gift ideas.
Drogeria
I am passionate about a few things, and one of those is supporting small business whenever it can be done. Shopping the stores on Broad Street supports small business. Over the next few weeks I will be pointing out some great gift ideas to be found in the Polish stores on Broad Street.
Quo Vadis
Nestled among the stores on Broad Street is an ordinary looking store called Quo Vadis ksiegarnia. In Polish, ksiegarnia is a book store and Quo Vadis is a Nobel Prize piece of Polish literature. Neither the Polish name nor the English translation adequately prepares you for what is inside the store. Even peeking in the store window does not reveal its secrets. I visited the store recently-this is what I found when I opened the door and stepped inside.
Dozynki in Stamford, CT
Today I ventured outside of the New Britain Polonia area (for once!) and visited one of my friend’s parish, Holy Name Parish in Stamford, CT. Holy Name was having their annual Dozynki festival so I decided to take a look and report back to all of you! Here are some pictures I took of the event. (more…)
Polish Language School for Adults
The Polish American Foundation will be holding another semester of Polish Language school for adults this fall starting in September. Click here for more information
Sunday’s On Broad Street | Little Poland Festival
Sundays on Broad Street are usually quiet. Many of the stores close in the early afternoon if they are open at all. The street is briefly populated when Mass at Sacred Heart lets out and then becomes vacant until the next Mass is over.
Yesterday was different. Yesterday was the last Sunday in April, an ordinary day everywhere but in New Britain. In New Britain it is “Little Poland Day”, a day to celebrate Poland, Polonia, and a very special street-Broad Street, New Britain. (more…)
Pisanki Class
On Saturday, March 29th the Polish American Foundation hosted a Pisanki making class. 65 people showed up to learn about Polish Pisanki, or the brightly colored Easter eggs decorated with beautiful designs. Both members and non-members of the Foundation were welcome. We had people, young and old, Polish and ‘Wanna-be’ Polish; all learning how to make these awesome Easter creations!
Paper Christmas Ornaments
During this month’s Welcome Home we made traditional Polish Christmas Ornaments. Take a look at a couple we made!
