Mafketis and Atch, points for you, it is indeed kolęda, ie., local priest`s visit and blessing to the house. In our parish, it takes place every two years because priests want to stay longer in each home to talk about parishioners` problems..
Also, kudos to Dirk and Miłosław for amusing ideas. :)
However, a few details need straightening but I am sure you will like to learn sth new.
and little bowl with holy water
Actually, there is no bowl, what you see above the cross is a clay manger with a little figure of Jesus which one of my kids made in the kindergarten.
He's probably just received a donation from the household
No, priests in our parish are not allowed by the chief parson to collect donations during kolęda, anyone who wants to do it can bring it to the church.
and is recording in his book
Actually, he is writing the info about kolęda in one of my youngest kids` religion copybooks. You can see another one waiting nearby. Older kids don`t have to show their copybooks.
Anyone notice the creepy doll to the left??? It's just an ordinary baby doll, but the photo makes it look as if there's something like ectoplasm emanating from it!
Actually, it is not a doll but a dancing and singing toy ape. My daughter got it from Santa Claus.
To reward your efforts, another one:
What is the context of showing this banner in Poland?