For the most part, if you asked people about Polish things they’ll rattle off something about eating pierogies (We know, pierogi is already plural!) or even Dyngus Day. But, there’s a lot more!

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This. Your whole life. #Awkward (Courtesy of Tumblr)
Babcia: Are you hungry? Me: No. Babcia: *makes everything*
Babcia loves this guy.
Chrusciki!
Firanki, not curtains.
Happy Birthday? No, Sto Lat. (Courtesy of the Polish American Center)
It has a very distinctive scent.
It’s not a holiday unless kielbasa is on the table.
Me: Kiedy b?dzie obiad? Mom: Jak sie ziemniaki ugotuj?
Polish pickle soup is much tastier than it sounds.
Punching your siblings over these.
REQUIRED indoors.
Rye bread goes with everything.
Sweet. Milk.
This guy is the coolest (Chardon Polka Band), and also explains why we drink beer here.
Mom and dad prefer this guy (Walter Ostanek).
When Babcia gives out the Christmas oplatki.

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