Gregor Deschwanden to Spend Christmas in Poland After Successful World Cup Season

Gregor Deschwanden is having a remarkable season in the World Cup series, ranking fifth overall and gearing up for the prestigious Four Hills Tournament. In a recent interview, he expressed his excitement about spending Christmas in Poland, as his girlfriend is Polish. He noted his surprise when learning about the traditional Polish Christmas Eve dinner, which features fish instead of meat, contrasting with his expectations of Polish cuisine being meat-heavy. Deschwanden enjoys Polish vegetable salad and beetroot soup, saying they've helped him bond with his girlfriend's family.

As he prepares for the Four Hills Tournament starting on December 29th in Oberstdorf, Deschwanden hopes to continue his successful streak, having already secured three podium finishes this season.

Deschwanden's integration into Polish culture, through food and language, has made him a beloved figure among Polish ski jumping fans. He is eager to celebrate the holidays with his partner's family and share in the traditions that have surprised him, particularly the focus on fish during Christmas Eve celebrations.

In his own words about Polish customs: 'I love the vegetable salad, as it has helped me break the ice with Maria's family. I was surprised to learn that on Christmas Eve, you don't eat meat, but fish, which I don't associate with your cuisine.'