Hay under the table cloth (TRADITION):
In the past, the hay was laid on the whole table and a white tablecloth was placed on it and then throw the grain. In the east and south of Poland straw was covered with the entire floor. Hay bales were often placed in the corners of the rooms. It was the symbol of poverty in which the Savior was born.
Today, the hay is laid on a white covered table or pushed out a white pillow case. On the hay is laying down wafer.
In many homes, especially in the countryside, it is customary to place dishes on Christmas hay and wafers . When the wafer is glued to the dish, it means that the plant or fish that is in the middle will be in the coming year. If it does not stick, predicts its lack next year.
