St. Martin’s Wine
Young wine and culinary delicacies, those are the trademarks of mid-November in the Czech Republic when the main protagonist is the St. Martin's wine. (more…)
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St. Agatha’s Day and the Fire Protection Ritual
To our ancestors, St. Agatha was the one that protected them from fire. Her day was February 5 and it was the day to perform the ritual to secure protection for the upcoming year. (more…)
Beautiful Chapels in the Czech Republic
Czech Republic is not only a land of castles, there are also thousands of beautiful churches and chapels. This post is about the latter because there are more than a few chapels worth seeing on…
How to roast St. Martin’s goose to perfection
Roasted goose is a traditional dish served on November 11, the St. Martin's Day. Restaurants are booked weeks in advance, geese - fresh or frozen - desperately sold out. All this so that people can…