Mrzezino, Poland 26th, March 2016 Catholic believers take part in the traditional Holy Saturday " Swieconka " - Easter baskets blessing in the church in Kashubian village of Mrzezino. Baskets containing a sampling of Easter foods are brought to church to be blessed on Holy Saturday. The basket is traditionally lined with a white linen or lace napkin and decorated with sprigs of boxwood , the typical Easter evergreen. Swieconka is one of the most enduring and beloved Polish traditions on Holy Saturday

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