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.
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.
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 videos.
Lucky, another scary Czech Advent Tradition
Lucky (read “lutskee”) are another peculiar character from the Czech Advent traditions.
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.
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.
Little Mole at Christmas (Krtek o Vánocích)
Little Mole at Christmas is a special episode of the beloved Czech series for children.
Roráty – morning Advent masses and their tradition in Czech Republic
Roráty are specific masses held during the Advent time.
Live Nativity Scene in Rajhrad
Live Nativity Scene in Rajhrad brings together hundreds of people each year at Christmas.