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Matičky is an umbrella term for a series of traditions observed on several dates at Advent and Easter. (more…)

Holidays Christmas & Advent Culture & Science

St. Ambrose Chases Children

by czechologyDecember 5, 2025December 12, 2025

Yes, this is another Czech Advent tradition that involves scaring children! St. Ambrose used to chase children on December 7. (more…)

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Czech Retro Christmas in Pictures

by PetraDecember 24, 2023November 28, 2024

Would you like to know what the Christmas season looked like in the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic? Let's take a look at the Retro Christmas from several decades ago. (more…)

Traveling Holidays Christmas & Advent Culture & Science Cities Brno

Brno Christmas Markets

by PetraDecember 15, 2023November 28, 2024

Visiting the Christmas Markets in Brno is a wonderful way to spend the Advent and Christmas time in the Moravian capital. Moreover, Brno was voted European Capital of Christmas 2024! Check out the photos and…

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Lucky, another scary Czech Advent Tradition

by PetraDecember 12, 2023December 5, 2025

Lucky (read "lutskee") are another peculiar character from the Czech Advent traditions. (more…)

Christmas & Advent Customs & Traditions Culture & Science

Mikuláš – the night Czech children get scared

by PetraDecember 5, 2023December 5, 2025

Mikuláš and his companions come bearing gifts but also certain terror. Read about the Czech tradition that scares children. (more…)

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Barborky, the (not so) well known Czech tradition

by PetraDecember 4, 2023December 4, 2025

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…)