Yes, this is another Czech Advent tradition that involves scaring children! St. Ambrose used to chase children on December 7.
Czech (not just) Folk Traditions in March and April
Colorful and quiet, the Czech traditions in March are very varied and symbolic of the change of seasons.
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.