Magic on the Day of St. Andrew
November 30 is the day of St. Andrew or Sv. Ondřej in Czech. This day and night are the perfect time to predict the future! (more…)
Category: Customs & Traditions
Vinobraní
Vinobraní is a viticultural festival right after the grape harvest. It's a festival full of folkloric music, dance and, of course, delicious wine. (more…)
Dožínky
Dožínky or Obžinky is a harvest festival celebrated at the end of the harvest seasons in several Slavic countries, though not everywhere at the same time. (more…)
Majáles
Majáles is the celebration of May and student life with a surprisingly long history. (more…)
Ride of the Kings
The Ride of the Kings (Jízda králů in Czech) is a festival celebrated in Moravia. you'll know it when you see a young boy in female folkloric clothes and a rose in his mouth riding a…
Čepení, traditional wedding ritual
Čepení is a traditional wedding head-dressing ritual during which the bride's flower crown is replaced by a cap or a scarf. It is also the name of the crown itself. (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…)
Šestinedělí – Czech Puerperium
Šestinedělí is a period of six weeks after the birth of a child (puerperium) that has a lot of traditions tied to it and is still often observed in the Czech Republic. (more…)
Vrkoč
Vrkoč is a very special Czech pastry prepared on St. Catherine's Day. (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…)