The Christmas festival in Poland is uniquely celebrated with rich traditions such as the Wigilia, Christmas Eve dinner, featuring twelve dishes representing the Apostles. Families gather to break opłatek, a thin wafer, sharing blessings among one another. The festival incorporates singing traditional carols and the placement of an extra chair at the table for unexpected guests, symbolizing hospitality. Midnight Mass, called Pasterka, is also a significant part of the celebration. The emphasis on family, spirituality, and communal sharing makes the Polish Christmas experience distinct and deeply rooted in culture.