In the first part of the Czech Christmas Traditions series we talked about the Advent traditions. The second part was all about Czech Christmas food and this time we will tell you all about the Czech Christmas traditions at the most important day of Czech Christmas, the so called Štědrý den (The Generous Day).
Christmas Nut Cookies
At Christmas, the nut cookies are one of the stars of many Czech dinner tables. Here is a great recipe by the Creative Mom, so you can make the nuts at home.
Czech Christmas Traditions 2/4 – Christmas food
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.
Vánočka, the amazing Christmas pastry
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 sweet and if you make it right, it smells and tastes fresh for two or three days (if it lasts …
Koledy – Czech Christmas Songs
What would Christmas be without the Christmas songs! In Czech Republic they are an important part of the whole Advent time and the time after Christmas. We bring you a list of the most beautiful Czech Christmas songs!
Czech Christmas Traditions 1/4 – What happens during Advent
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 af them are beautiful and worth experiencing. On every Advent Sunday, we’ll publish a list of Czech Christmas traditions. In this first part of Czech Christmas Traditions we’ll tell you what …
Prepare for Czech Advent time, make the Advent wreath
The Advent wreath is an important part of the Christmas season in the Czech Republic. Together with the Creative Mom we will show you how to make it easily at home.
Linecké cukroví – the Linzer Christmas cookies
We bring you the recipe for probably the most emblematic Czech Christmas cookies called linecké cukroví (Linzer cookies). This recipe has been prepared by our partner website Creative Mom.