Easter in Poland
Easter is very important for Polish people from the religious point of
view, as Poland is a very Catholic country. It is preceded, according
to the religious tradition, by the Lent, which lasts for 40 days.
The week preceding Easter is the time of the intensive preparations,
at the religious level and on the practical side. It all starts with
Branch Sunday (Palm Sunday). On this day people go to churches
with colourful palms in their hands to have them blessed by the
priest. This tradition is very alive in certain parts of Poland. There
are even some contests organised, where the longest palm wins.