Lenten Relief: Polish Giant Palm Competition

Lent here is a pretty serious business. When the Parish Priest makes his ceremonious Kolęda call to your house after Christmas, after giving his blessing, he hands you a card with instructions for Lent: no dancing, alcohol, parties, or loud music.

However, most Parishes hold a competition for the best, tallest, and most beautiful Palm. They bear no resemblance to English Palms. I photographed this one today in a beautiful brick Gothic Church at Tolkmicko.

It reached the roof and was about 30 feet tall. I have no idea whether it won a prize.