Anybody know much about Poland?

[blufive]

[This is going to sound rather cryptic and more than a little odd, but I want to keep it vague to avoid unintentionally influencing peoples' answers]

Have there been any events which could have affected the behaviour of a large fraction of the people of Poland between mid December 2004 and early February 2005?

The obvious one is Christmas/New Year, but that wouldn't extend into late January. (When do Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas? But Poland is apparently mostly Catholic, so that's probably not relevant anyhow)

Any national holidays in that period? Entire population spending 8 hours a day glued to the television watching the domestic version of Big Brother 42? Invaded by Flying Saucer People? Anything?

[If anyone reading this knows anyone living in Poland, I'd appreciate their input]

Comments

[sbisson.livejournal.com]

I think you may be talking about this news story. (http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/online/archives/internet/2005/02/polished_off.html)

You're not hosting that list are you?

[blufive.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Yes, that's presently prime suspect, but I want to be sure I'm not missing something else.

[morningstar-lj.livejournal.com]

That link is down. Any chance of a clue?

[blufive.livejournal.com]

Hrm. Works for me. Anyhoo, here's the indy's version: http://news.independent.co.uk/europe/story.jsp?story=611194

[davosmith.livejournal.com]

My Head of Department is Polish - if you're still wondering on Monday (when half-term is over) I could ask him

[blufive.livejournal.com]

Thanks, yes, that would help. As mentioned above, I know of at least one unusual event in that period, but I'd appreciate details of any other possibilities (or lack thereof)