Candle in a Nutshell – Czech Christmas Tradition
Czech families place a small candle in a walnut shell for each member and let the candles float on water on the Christmas Day and Eve. (more…)
Category: Culture & Science
History and Present of Christmas Tree in Czech Republic
Christmas tree is one of the symbols of Christmas in many cultures, the Czech Republic being one of them. However, not for as long as you might think. (more…)
Support Czech Craftspeople from cancelled Christmas Markets!
Christmas markets all around the Czech Republic were cancelled out of nowhere on November 26. Without any prior notice, the vendors were left with their stands stocked up and told to pack up and leave.…
Czech Retro Cookbooks You Should Take a Look At
Would you like to know what the Czech cuisine looked like in the 50s - 80s? What was the typical way of cooking, what was on the table in the Czech households before the country…
Antonín Dvořák (Dvorak) – most famous Czech composers
Antonín Dvořák (internationally known also as Dvorak) is one of the most famous Czech composers and also the most internationally played one! (more…)
Legendary Czech Actresses, vol. 1
They were the stars of Czech cinematography, they enchanted everyone with their talent and beauty. Although they are gone, their names will be well-known to generations after them. Here are some of the legendary Czech…
Večerníček – Czech bedtime stories
Večerníček is one of the most famous Czech TV characters. This little guy has been helping kids with their evening routine for generations. (more…)
Unique Postcards to Fund Museum of Alfons Mucha
Ivančice, the hometown of the world-renown Art Nouveau painter Alfons (Alphonse) Mucha decided to fund the reconstruction of Mucha's memorial museum with unusual scratch-off postcards. (more…)
On this day in 1621: Old Town Square Execution
It was the 21st June of 1621 and the 27 leaders of the Bohemian Revolt against Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor (house of Habsburg) were awaiting their execution at the Old Town Square of Prague.…
Where the Czech Flag Came From
A white band over a red band and a blue triangle. The Czech flag is simple and easy to remember. But where did it come from? Who's the author? Why these colors? And do you…