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Christmas in Utica – Wigilia Tradition

Christmas in Utica NY for Polish families traditionally means a Wigilia meal. Coming from Latin, the Polish word Wigilia is the name for Christmas Eve. The Latin word ‘vigilare” means await, like as in vigil, or an occasion for devotional watching. Wigilia has several customs. In the evening when the first star is observed in […]

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