Perníčky – Gingerbread Cookies
Perníčky, the gingerbread cookies. We all know and love them. In the Czech Republic, they are typical not only for Christmas but also Easter. (more…)
Year: 2023
Lucky, another scary Czech Advent Tradition
Lucky (read "lutskee") are another peculiar character from the Czech Advent traditions. (more…)
Zázvorky, the actual gingerbread cookies
Zázvorky (ginger cookies) are cookies typically make at Christmas in the Czech Republic. Their ginger aroma and taste is the reason for their name. (more…)
Pracny
Pracny are a very typical type of Christmas cookies in the Czech Republic. Don't let their simple looks fool you, they are very aromatic and full of flavor. (more…)
Mikuláš – the night Czech children get scared
Mikuláš and his companions come bearing gifts but also certain terror. Read about the Czech tradition that scares children. (more…)
Barborky, the (not so) well known Czech tradition
Barborky is a very old Czech tradition that persists until the present. However, there is much more to it than many people know and there's even one particular thing Halloween borrowed from this tradition. (more…)
Little Mole at Christmas (Krtek o Vánocích)
Little Mole at Christmas is a special episode of the beloved Czech series for children. (more…)
Beehive Christmas Cookies
Beehive cookies or Včelí úly (beehives) or Vosí hnízda (wasp nests) in Czech are one of the most traditional Czech Christmas cookies. They are partly baked and bring that delicious walnut scent to the table.…
Roráty – morning Advent masses and their tradition in Czech Republic
Roráty are specific masses held during the Advent time. (more…)