17 Classic Polish Recipes to Make For Wigilia Supper On Christmas Eve (2024)

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Wigilia—derived from the Latin term "vigil"—is the traditional Christmas Eve supper in Poland. Also known as the Star Supper, Wigilia is the main focus of Polish Christmas celebrations. The meal traditionally begins after the first star appears in the sky on the evening of December 24th and is always meatless to honor the animals that kept Jesus warm when he was born.

Fish is served as the main course at this holiday dinner, with a variety of traditional Polish recipes—including much-loved pierogi dumplings and pickled beets—making up the other courses.

17 Classic Polish Recipes to Make For Wigilia Supper On Christmas Eve (2024)

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