Tradition of the Polish Star
In the Polish tradition of celebrating Christmas, the star has special significance
On Christmas Eve,
the first star of the night is named Gwiazda or 'Little Star',
in remembrance of the Star of Bethlehem
At the moment it appears, greetings and good wishes are exchanged.
Families then partake of the Christmas supper, Wigilia,
the most carefully planned meal of the year.