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Dear PoloniaJoin us for a warm and festive Polish Christmas gathering as we celebrate Wigilia together with our Christchurch community. This will be a family-friendly event filled with tradition, food, music and shared moments.
š Date: Saturday, December 5th, 2026
ā° Time: From 1pm
š Location: Multicultural Recreation and Community Centre, 455 Hagley Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Registration (Free Event)
This is a free event, but we kindly ask everyone to register in advance so we can prepare the hall and seating.
Please use the following link to RSVP:
https://www.polonia.org.nz/event-details/christmas-eve-gathering-wigilia-2026
PROGRAM:
š Christmas Tree Decoration
This year weāll have a beautiful new Christmas tree. Families are warmly invited to donate one special family decoration to hang on the tree, so that each family can have their own little representation on our community Christmas tree.
š½ļø Shared Wigilia / Potluck Lunch
Please bring a plate of your favourite or traditional dish to share.
If possible, divide your contribution over two plates ā this makes it easier for everyone to reach and enjoy the food on the buffet tables.
š¶ Christmas Carols
Weāll sing Polish and international Christmas carols together, creating a cosy, festive atmosphere.
š Visit from Santa
Santa will be making a special visit for the children!
Parents, please bring a small, wrapped gift for your child (value up to $25), clearly labelled with their name. Santa will hand these out during his visit.
OpÅatek / Christmas Wafer
OpÅatek (Christmas wafer) will be available from Anna for a small donation. Youāll be able to receive opÅatki at the Christmas Lunch ā Wigilia and share them with your family and friends.
Registration (Free Event)
This is a free event, but we kindly ask everyone to register in advance so we can prepare the hall and seating.
Please use the following link to RSVP:
https://www.polonia.org.nz/event-details/christmas-eve-gathering-wigilia-2026
Set-Up Help
We kindly ask all participants to help set up the venue for our shared Christmas lunch ā Polish Wigilia.
Anyone who can come a little earlier to help with setting up tables, decorations and the buffet is very much appreciated. Your help makes this community event possible. š
We are very much looking forward to seeing you all and celebrating together.
Letās make this Christmas gathering a joyful and memorable time for our Polish community, our families and friends.
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Event venue
Christchurch Multicultural Recreation Community Centre, Hagley Mews, 454 Hagley Ave, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand, Christchurch
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