Pisanki
Easter eggs are the symbol of life and rebirth
Chelb
Bread is a symbol of Christ, the Bread of Life
Chrzan
Horseradish symbolizes the passion and suffering of Christ
Sol
Salt is an element that is needed to sustain life and has long
been a symbol of prosperity and Polish hospitality
Kielbasa
Polish sausage symbolizes abundance and God's generosity
Maslo
Butter symbolizes goodness and is usually placed in the basket
in a little dish or shaped into a lamb
Baranek
The lamb is a symbol of Christ, the Lamb of God. It can be made
of butter, sugar, or chocolate
Wino
A small jar of wine symbolizes the blood of Christ
Woda
A small jar of water is placed in the basket to be blessed along
with the food. It is then used during the year to bless the
home.
Swieca
The candle that is blessed is lit in the home later in the day
and symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, of good over
evil.
The basket is usually covered
with a white linen or lace cloth and decorated with greenery,
pussy willows, and daffodils.