Religion

Polish culture and religion are closely entwined and play a significant role in Polish society. National holidays are days when most companies are closed because of religious holidays. Christmas is the most significant holiday, and festivities last for two and a half days. A thin white wafer (oplatek), known in Polish as "dzielenie oplatkiem," is broken and shared with the entire family.

People exchange good health and success wishes for the upcoming year as they share the wafer. This is a very important component of Polish culture and is frequently done at office Christmas parties. The religious celebration known as All Saints' Day, which falls on November 1st, is also noteworthy.

On this day, Poles pay respects to their departed loved ones by visiting cemeteries. The religion that is most generally practiced is Catholicism. The religion has an impact on major life events like marriage, baptism, death, first communion, and confirmation.