In this episode of Pulse of Culture, we explore the stories behind Poland’s most iconic Christmas foods – carp, poppy seed desserts, and beetroot soup (barszcz) – and why Christmas food traditions remain sacred for so many Polish families.
From symbolic ingredients to festive rituals, discover how Polish Christmas cuisine shapes the country's most important holiday. And for dessert, hop aboard a miniature gingerbread Christmas train at Warsaw’s famous Kolejkowo exhibition.
This episode is perfect for anyone curious about European Christmas traditions, Polish holiday culture, or festive food from around Poland.