Easter in Poland is rich with both solemn religious observances and joyful folk traditions. One of the most cherished and lively customs is Śmigus-Dyngus, celebrated on Easter Monday. Known also as Wet Monday, this unique tradition combines water fights, springtime rituals, and age-old courtship customs into one unforgettable holiday.

This year for GiveBIG WA, the Seattle Polish Foundation is asking for your support toward two vital causes: a Medical & Emergency Fund for our aging community members, and a much-needed Stage and Floor Remodeling Project at the historic Polish Home.
The main GiveBIG event starts on May 6, but the fundraiser website is already up and running. To make donations go to the GiveBIG website and select the cause you want to support.

Each spring, as flowers bloom and days grow longer, children around the world excitedly take part in one of Easter’s most playful and cherished traditions: the Easter egg hunt. This festive activity, which blends joy, symbolism, and community spirit, is much more than just a game—it’s a cultural tradition with roots that reach deep into history.

As the vibrant season of Easter approaches, one of Poland’s most colorful and meaningful traditions returns to churches and homes across the country and among Polish communities abroad: the crafting and blessing of Easter palms, or palmy wielkanocne. Deeply rooted in Christian symbolism and regional folklore, these unique creations are more than just decorative branches—they are living symbols of faith, renewal, and cultural identity.