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Poland is a democracy just like the United States so the leader is elected by the people

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The current leader of Poland is Andrzej Duda

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Westerplatte Battlefield marks the location Germany invaded Poland and started World War II

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The Polish also celebrated Christmas along with most European countries

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The currency in Poland is Zloty and is worth about 25 cents in the United States

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The body lies at state in the house of the deceased or their relatives. Family, neighbors and friends gather and pray during the day and night for around three days. Then the coffin is carried in a procession (usually by foot) to the church, where a remembrance service takes place. And then the body is carried yet in another procession to the cemetery.

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November 11 is when Poland gained its independence from the Russian Empire in 1993

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Fakt: Polska jest o wielkości Nevady. Fun fact: Poland is about the size of Nevada

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Torun gingerbread is basically Polish gingerbread
Ingredients:

2 large eggs

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon ginger

1/2 teaspoon cloves

1 teaspoon baking soda dissolved in 3 tablespoons water

1 cup honey

3 cups all purpose flour

Chocolate Glaze (optional):

4 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate

4 ounces butter

1 tablespoon water

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Push Factors: religious persecution and conscription
Pull Factors: Better opportunities and freedom

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My first relatives to come to the United Stateswere my Great, Great Grandparents Susanne Dudra Joseph Zaruk who were both born in Poland

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My ancestors are from Poland