Pracny are a very typical type of Christmas cookies in the Czech Republic. Don’t let their simple looks fool you, they are very aromatic and full of flavor.
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.
Beehive Christmas Cookies
Beehive cookies or Včelí úly (beehives) or Vosí hnízda (wasp nests) in Czech are one of the most traditional Czech Christmas cookies. They are partly baked and bring that delicious walnut scent to the table.
Roráty – morning Advent masses and their tradition in Czech Republic
Roráty are specific masses held during the Advent time.
St. Martin’s Wine
Young wine and culinary delicacies, those are the trademarks of mid-November in the Czech Republic when the main protagonist is the St. Martin’s wine.
On this day in 1620: Battle of White Mountain
The Battle of White Mountain in which the Bohemian estates were defeated determined the direction of the Bohemian politics for centuries to come.
Celebrities of Czech Heritage
You know many of them, maybe all of them. They are your favorite actors, musicians, models and other and these famous people have one thing in common – they are the celebrities of Czech origin.
Jewish Community in Czech Republic
Brief overview of the history and present of the Jewish community in the Czech republic