Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Boża Ciało




What is it?



Corpus Christi is a Catholic observance that honors the Holy Eucharist. It is also known as the Feast of the Most Holy Body of Christ, as well as the Day of Wreaths.



What do people do?
In commemoration of the Last Supper on the day before Jesus’ crucifixion, many around the world receive Communion on this day. In Poland the consecrated bread is paraded throughout the streets.



Background:
Corpus Christi is a festival that has been celebrated by many in the Catholic Church, in honor of the Eucharist since 1246. The name “Corpus Christi” is a Latin phrase that refers to the body of Christ.

The wonderful world of tea!


One thing I love about living in Europe is the wide range of teas you can pick from. When at the grocery store it's my favorite aisle to go down. I could spend hours there! When I finally make it back to the States hot tea is one thing about Europe that I will miss for sure.