Freemasonry has a rich past and an active present in this country. Here are some interesting facts about the freemasons and their symbols in public places in Czech Republic.
16 more celebrities who are Czech or of Czech origin
Remember our article about 16 celebrities who are Czech or of Czech origin? We bring you 16 more! And we also have a more recent and extended list in the article called simply Celebrities of Czech Heritage. Don’t forget to also check out all these famous people speaking Czech.
Linecké cukroví – the Linzer Christmas cookies
We bring you the recipe for probably the most emblematic Czech Christmas cookies called linecké cukroví (Linzer cookies).
How to roast St. Martin’s goose to perfection
Roasted goose is a traditional dish served on November 11, the St. Martin’s Day. Restaurants are booked weeks in advance, geese – fresh or frozen – desperately sold out. All this so that people can taste this extraordinary delicacy on this day.
Karlovarský knedlík – Carlsbad dumpling
Karlovarský knedlík or Carlsbad dumpling takes its name after the beautiful town of Karlovy Vary. It’s a fancier alternative of the bread dumpling, however, it is still very easy to make. And don’t forget to also check out the recipe for the potato dumpling!
Bramborový knedlík – potato dumpling
Potato dumpling or bramborový knedlík is the last from the dumpling trio we present to you. Be sure to check out our recipe for the bread dumpling and the Carlsbad dumpling.
Kynutý houskový knedlík – bread dumpling
Kynutý houskový knedlík or bread yeast dumpling is a part of Czech culinary heritage. Here is our favorite recipe for this delicacy made with few simple ingredients.
New Christmas song with the voice of the late Karel Gott
The Czech band Kryštof released a Christmas song with the voice of the Czech legendary singer Karel Gott who passed last year. And it will make your heart soft just like a Christmas song should. image source: https://musicserver.cz/
Krteček – the legend several generations of Czech kids grew up with
Every Czech child and adult knows and loves Krteček and his little friends. It was the year 1957 and the only Czechoslovak channel just broadcasted the first episode of what was to become an inseparable part of the childhood of basically every Czech person since then and of many around the world.
Dušičky – Czech All Souls’ Day
November 2 is when the Czech remember their dead. And here’s what happens on this day that is called Dušičky.