Czech Traditions in October
October is the month of transition into autumn and preparation for winter. Let's have a look at some of the (not only) folkloric traditions. (more…)
Category: Customs & Traditions
Czech Indian Summer, its seasons and symbols
September brings the Indian summer which can stretch well into October. Read on to learn about its seasons and symbols. (more…)
Czech Folkloric Traditions in August
August was traditionally another month of hard work on the field but that doesn't mean that there would be no time for traditions. Here are some of the Czech folkloric traditions in August. (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…)
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…)
Máje – welcoming the spring with the traditional Maypole (video included)
Lifting the Maypole is an adventurous Czech spring tradition. The pole has to be lifted, guarded and cut down and should your maypole get stolen, shame will fall upon your village... (more…)
Czech Easter: Easter Monday
Easter Monday (Velikonoční pondělí) or also Red Monday (Červené pondělí) is the culmination of all the folk celebrations around Easter. (more…)
Czech Easter: Easter Sunday
The Easter Sunday is called Velikonoční neděle or also Boží hod velikonoční ("God's Easter Time"). It is a time of great celebration after the long Lenten period. (more…)