For the 14th consecutive year, the Knights of Columbus Museum is showcasing the art and traditions of a world region as the focus of its annual Christmas exhibition. The celebration of Jesus’ birth on December 25 is celebrated around the globe, with distinct customs and art forms in various countries and regions.The Polish observance of Christmas is rich in tradition. Festivities begin December 24 with a Christmas Eve Dinner, known as wigilia, and continue through February 2 with the celebration of Candlemas. Music and art are a significant part of Christmas celebrations. Singing kolêdy (Polish carols) and making szopki (Polish Nativity scenes) are among the many activities associated with the holiday.
Christmas in Poland features more than 100 items, some from the museum’s own collection. Also included are crèches on loan from the Glencairn Museum (Pennsylvania), the International Marian Research Institute at the University of Dayton (Ohio), the Loyola University Museum of Art (Illinois), the Museum of International Folk Art (New Mexico), Museo del Presepio of Rome/Italian Friends of the Crèche Association and private collectors.
Location:
Knights of Columbus Museum at One State Street New Haven, CT 06511
Title Photo From Knights of Columbus Museum
