Libuše Šafránková in Fairy Tales (and where to watch them)
Everyone remembers Libuše Šafránková as Cinderella but did you know that she starred in other excellent fairy-tales as well? (more…)
Category: Culture & Science
Czech Retro Christmas in Pictures
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…)
Czech National Anthem – Where Did It Come From?
Kde domov můj... that is how the Czech National Anthem begins. But where are the origins of this song? (more…)
Brno Christmas Markets
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…
Lucky, another scary Czech Advent Tradition
Lucky (read "lutskee") are another peculiar character from the Czech Advent traditions. (more…)
Mikuláš – the night Czech children get scared
Mikuláš and his companions come bearing gifts but also certain terror. Read about the Czech tradition that scares children. (more…)
Barborky, the (not so) well known Czech tradition
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…)
Little Mole at Christmas (Krtek o Vánocích)
Little Mole at Christmas is a special episode of the beloved Czech series for children. (more…)
Beehive Christmas Cookies
Beehive cookies or Včelí úly (beehives) or Vosí hnízda (wasp nests) in Czech are one of the most traditional Czech Christmas cookies. They are partly baked and bring that delicious walnut scent to the table.…
Roráty – morning Advent masses and their tradition in Czech Republic
Roráty are specific masses held during the Advent time. (more…)