Gustav Mahler, a brilliant mind of symphonic music, was a native of Vysočina.
Karel Čapek
Karel Čapek was a brilliant Czech writer, the first publisher of the word “robot”, whose work stays relevant even today.
Matičky (Advent customs celebrating Virgin Mary)
Matičky is an umbrella term for a series of traditions observed on several dates at Advent and Easter.
St. Ambrose Chases Children
Yes, this is another Czech Advent tradition that involves scaring children! St. Ambrose used to chase children on December 7.
Magic on the Day of St. Andrew
November 30 is the day of St. Andrew or Sv. Ondřej in Czech. This day and night are the perfect time to predict the future!
Svatomartinské rohlíčky
Svatomartinské rohlíčky with delicious walnut filling are prepared on November 11, the Day of St. Martin.
Vinobraní
Vinobraní is a viticultural festival right after the grape harvest. It’s a festival full of folkloric music, dance and, of course, delicious wine.
Dožínky
Dožínky or Obžinky is a harvest festival celebrated at the end of the harvest seasons in several Slavic countries, though not everywhere at the same time.
Historical drawings of Laurin & Klement cars by Stefan Ivanov
I came across a Bulgarian artist whose name should be knows to all fans of historical Czech automobiles. Stefan Ivanov keeps the flame of Laurin & Klement burning bright through his art.
Josef Mysliveček, Il (Divino) Boemo
Josef Mysliveček was a Czech composer of late baroque who became famous in Italy as “Il Boemo”.