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Vánočka, houska, štědrovka…history and names of the Czech Christmas Bread
Culture & ScienceHolidaysChristmas & Advent

Vánočka, houska, štědrovka…history and names of the Czech Christmas Bread

by PetraDecember 18, 2022December 20, 2025

Vánočka, houska, štědrovka...these are just some of the names of the famous Czech Christmas pastry. Read on if you want to learn more about its history and all the names given to it over the…

Czech Christmas Traditions 2/4 – Christmas food
Culture & ScienceHolidaysChristmas & Advent

Czech Christmas Traditions 2/4 – Christmas food

by PetraDecember 6, 2020December 20, 2025

In the first part of Czech Christmas Traditions we wrote about the traditions celebrated during the Advent. This time, let's talk about the delicious food served in Czech homes at Christmas. (more…)

Vánočka, the amazing Christmas pastry
Christmas & AdventBreadRecipesCulture & ScienceGastronomyDessertsHolidaysChristmas

Vánočka, the amazing Christmas pastry

by PetraDecember 2, 2020December 30, 2024

Vánočka is a typical Czech pastry traditionally made at Christmas. It's similar to the Spanish mona, the German Stollen or the French brioche, although Vánočka is even better. It is rich in butter and eggs, lightly…

Czech Christmas Traditions 1/4 – What happens during Advent
Christmas & AdventCulture & ScienceHolidays

Czech Christmas Traditions 1/4 – What happens during Advent

by PetraNovember 29, 2020December 1, 2025

There are many traditions observed during Advent and Christmas in the Czech Republic. Some of them are more common, other are rather regional but all of them are beautiful and worth experiencing. In this first part…

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