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.
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.
Vánočka, houska, štědrovka…history and names of the Czech Christmas Bread
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 centuries.
Vánoční kolekce – Edible Czech Christmas Tree Decoration
Almost every Czech Christmas tree is decorated with edibles, that is probably not so uncommon but have you heard of vánoční kolekce? It’s something you won’t find outside of the Czech Republic or Slovakia.
Candle in a Nutshell – Czech Christmas Tradition
Czech families place a small candle in a walnut shell for each member and let the candles float on water on the Christmas Day and Eve.