Polski Wesele – Polish Wedding
The wedding is one of the most important family celebrations in Polish culture. For centuries most marriages in Poland took place starting at the beginning of September and continued through fall and...
View ArticleThe Ripkowski Brothers – True American Patriotism
While going through my grandmother Agnes Polka Smock’s old photographs, I found a newspaper clipping from the Houston Chronicle. It was a photo of one of her neighbor’s large family from New Waverly,...
View ArticleTexas-Polish Family Gathering Video
The conclusion of another informal family gathering, this time the occasion of the Houston Polish Festival, March 2009. That’s Brian’s kids leading the tune, “Piwa Kuba.” Cousin Ronnie Kazowski on...
View ArticleA Tribute To A Polish Texan Musical Icon
Sigmund Jozwiak August 25, 1925 – November 4, 2009 There is no doubt that Sigmund was an Icon in Texas Polish history! He was loved and will be missed, but it is up to us to remember the legacy that he...
View ArticleTlusty Czwartek In Houston Texas
Employees of The Polish Food Store in Houston worked all night Wednesday making hundreds of delicious pączki to celebrate Tłusty czwartek or Fat Thursday which is a traditional Polish feast marking the...
View ArticleOnce Upon A Polish Wedding…
I have had the honor of being a guest at a wedding in Poland and wanted to share the experience, as I know many women planning their wedding right now and who are looking for ideas how to add a Polish...
View ArticlePolish Language Lessons At St. Stanislaus In Anderson
Not too long ago, many of the people that were descendants of the early Polish immigrants in Texas spoke Polish but now it is rare to find someone that still speaks the language. In an effort to learn...
View ArticleTlusty Czwartek In Houston Texas
Republished from February 12, 2010. Employees of The Polish Food Store in Houston worked all night Wednesday making hundreds of delicious pączki to celebrate Tłusty Czwartek or Fat Thursday which is a...
View ArticlePolish Village Music In New Waverly Texas
Some many years ago Todd Buckner (Bochnia) informed me that he had a video from the 50’s of a 50th wedding anniversary in New Waverly, TX. It took some time but eventually we hooked up and he let me...
View ArticleThe Land of the Free Documentary Film
The story about Polish Texans from the east-central Texas. Synopsis There is a very unique community living in the United States today. They speak Polish, even though they have never been to Poland....
View ArticleOur Lady Of Czestochowa Catholic Church Virtual Tour
Enjoy this 360 degree panoramic tour of Our Lady Of Czestochowa Catholic Church in Houston, Texas. This tour is best viewed full screen, enter full screen mode by clicking on the x button at the bottom...
View ArticleSt. Mary Catholic Church In Plantersville Virtual Tour
Enjoy this 360 degree panoramic tour of our beautiful painted church in Plantersville, Texas. This tour is best viewd full screen, enter full screen mode by clicking on the x button at the bottom right...
View ArticleWhy I play Polish Folk Music?
I play Polish folk music because of my grandparents. They were simple people making a living off the land as did their parents and every generation that came before them. My grandparents were the first...
View ArticleCelebrate Polish American Heritage Month In Texas
October is Polish American Heritage Month and after the typical long, hot Texas summer, it’s time to get out and enjoy the beautiful fall weather we traditionally have in October. There are plenty of...
View ArticleCelebrate 2015 Polish American Heritage Month In Texas
October is Polish American Heritage Month and after the typical long, hot Texas summer, it’s time to get out and enjoy the beautiful fall weather we traditionally have in October. There are plenty of...
View ArticlePolish Documentary Film Empty Nights
A Polish documentary film titled “Puste Nucs” or “Empty Nights” tells the story of an ancient rite, which supports the mourners in the difficult moments of the first days after the death of a loved...
View ArticleOrigin Of The Chappell Hill Special
Na pił się Jasiu ciepłego wina pojachu do domu ukoło swoję żona ukoło swoję żona okolej komina pojachu do domu kolej ko wina Na pił się Dziadek ciepłego winka zgonju Babusia koło kominka a Babulinka...
View ArticleCelebrate 2018 Polish American Heritage Month In Texas
October is Polish American Heritage Month and after the typical long, hot Texas summer, it’s time to get out and enjoy the beautiful fall weather we traditionally have in October. There are plenty of...
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