Matičky (Advent customs celebrating Virgin Mary)
Matičky is an umbrella term for a series of traditions observed on several dates at Advent and Easter. (more…)
Category: Holidays
St. Ambrose Chases Children
Yes, this is another Czech Advent tradition that involves scaring children! St. Ambrose used to chase children on December 7. (more…)
Svatomartinské rohlíčky
Svatomartinské rohlíčky with delicious walnut filling are prepared on November 11, the Day of St. Martin. (more…)
Easter Lamb
Easter Lamb is a sweet pastry baked in the Czech Republic at Easter. (more…)
Jidáše
Jidáše is Czech pastry soaked in honey and traditionally baked at Easter. (more…)
Palm Sunday in Czech Easter
Palm Sunday or Květná neděle ("Blossom/Bloom Sunday" in Czech) is a Christian feast commemorating Christ's entry into Jerusalem but in Czech folklore, it's a day full of protective magic. (more…)
Czech (not just) Folk Traditions in March and April
Colorful and quiet, the Czech traditions in March are very varied and symbolic of the change of seasons. (more…)
St. Catherine (Sv. Kateřina) – Czech traditions on this day
November 25 is the Day of St. Catherine, a day of dance fun and joy organized by women before the Advent fasting. (more…)
St. John’s Eve (Svatojánská noc) and Its Magic
The night before June 24 was believed to have magical powers and people tried to harvest all the magic the St. John's Eve (Svatojánská noc) could offer. (more…)
Letnice, Pentecost and Czech Folkloric Traditions
Pentecost isn't exclusively Czech but there are some interesting folkloric traditions connected with the festival called Letnice in Czech. (more…)