Remembrance day... but not in Poland.

Remembrance Day is not commemorated in Poland.

11th November is Polish Independence Day which it regained in 1918. This is yet another of the many days throughout the year in which the streets nationwide are lined with Polish flags. Local councils ensure that a flag hangs on each side of every doorway and from every lampost in the land. On the calender for today it proclaims NEVER BE ASHAMED OF YOUR PATRIOTISM! This zealous statement is hardly necessary as in every survey within living memory Poland has always topped the list of the Most Patriotic Countries. This despite the fact that given the opportunity to leave a great number of Poles would - and since their accession into Europe just four years ago over 8% of the population have done just that.

Word of the week: Ironiczny meaning ironic.