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…)
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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…)
St. Valentine’s Day in Czech Republic
The Day of St. Valentine as a celebration of love doesn't have a long tradition in the Czech Republic, although nowadays, it's as popular with young people in love as it is with merchants. (more…)
Hromnice (Candlemas)
Hromnice is known in the English-speaking countries as the Groundhog Day, religiously also as Candlemas. It is celebrated on February 2. (more…)
October 28 – Independent Czechoslovak State Day
October 28 marks the anniversary of the creation of the independent Czechoslovak state. (more…)
September 28 – Day of Czech Statehood
A little bit about the Day of Czech Statehood and St. Wenceslas. (more…)