No. 16,521 in Polish
wigilia
"Wigilia" refers to the Christmas Eve vigil and dinner in Polish tradition.
In a sentence
Wigilia jest obchodzona w rodzinnej atmosferze.
Christmas Eve is celebrated in a family atmosphere.
The word "wigilia" is used as the name of the event, specific to the evening before Christmas Day, highlighting its cultural and familial significance.
Podczas wigilii każde dziecko dostało prezent od Mikołaja.
During the Christmas Eve celebration, every child received a gift from Santa.
Here, "wigilia" signifies the occasion during which festive activities, like gift-giving, take place, emphasizing the traditional practices associated with it.
Wigilia oznacza także pójście na pasterkę o północy.
Christmas Eve also means attending the midnight Mass.
In this instance, "wigilia" implies the practices and rituals traditionally associated with Christmas Eve, such as the religious midnight Mass.
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