Exploring the legends of the Holy Cross Mountains – meeting a witch

On 9 November 2026, children taking part in a session held as part of the INTEURO project discovered the legends of the Holy Cross Mountains. The activities combined local storytelling with creative play, with a witch from the Holy Cross Mountains taking centre stage.

According to old legends, where did the boulder fields come from? Why is Bald Mountain associated with witches and mysterious witches’ sabbaths? The children listened to legends about Holy Cross, Bald Mountain and the origins of the boulder fields. These stories introduced them to the region’s folklore and provided inspiration for the next part of the session.

After listening to the stories, it was time for arts and crafts. The children created their own moons, decorating them with colourful thread and a variety of materials. They also made witch figures, giving them an appearance shaped by their own imaginations. Each piece was a different interpretation of the stories they had heard.

Discovering the region, creating together

The session showed how old legends can inspire play today. The children developed their imaginations and fine motor skills, selected materials, combined colours and found their own ways to portray the characters from the stories. The result was a collection of imaginative moons and witches.

Getting to know the culture of the place where you live is also part of integration. Listening to stories and creating together offer opportunities to talk, share ideas and build relationships. During this session, the legends of the Holy Cross Mountains provided a starting point for that experience, combining discovery of the region with the joy of playing together.

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Support is provided by the Europe–East Integration Association as part of the project “INTEURO – Integration of Foreign Nationals in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship”.

The project is co-financed by the European Union under the European Funds for Migration, Borders and Security.

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