Happy Easter from the Polish Museum of America!
As we rejoice in this special holiday on March 31, we're excited to share with you the traditions of Easter through our remarkable collections. Featuring vintage postcards and exquisite illustrations, we're highlighting the lively Easter customs cherished for generations.
Saints Peter and Paul Feast
Both are considered co-founders of the Christian community in Rome - today is the Feast Day of Apostles Peter and Paul.
Easter Monday / Śmigus-Dyngus
Easter Monday in Poland is a holiday and is called Śmigus-Dyngus (shming-oos-ding-oos) or Lany Poniedziałek (wet Monday). Zofia Stryjeńska (1891-1976), "Śmigus Dyngus", print from the series: "Obrzędy polskie" (Polish Rituals), 1931, from the collection of The Polish Museum of America.
Jozef Rapacki – 93 commemoration of death
On this day January 31 we remember Jozef Rapacki, one of the most noted and nostalgic Polish painters. Born March 19, 1871, in Warsaw, Rapacki died Jan. 31, 1929.
Easter time 2021
During this special and holy time of awakening, Easter greetings from the Polish Museum of America.
Pisanki Workshop
Today everyone was in a good mood, and, most importantly, interested in the Polish tradition of decorating Easter eggs.
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