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Ash Wednesday in the Czech Republic

Ash Wednesday, which is today, officially ushers in the Lenten period according to the Christian calendar. Around the world, numerous nations, including the Czech Republic, commemorate it. We’ll look at the history of Ash Wednesday and how it’s observed in the Czech Republic in this post. The History of Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday is a...

CULTURE, Holidays

December 17, 2020

Traditional Czech Christmas Wild Mushroom Recipe

Christmas is most suitable for culture and tradition. And Old Bohemian mushroom Podkrkonošský hubník certainly belongs among the traditional dishes served in Bohemia and Moravia of the olden days. If you imagine yourself living somewhere under a large castle on farmlands and the edges of forests, it’s quite likely you did not have a goose...

Holidays, Recipes

December 1, 2020

Czech Christmas Mass

Today we are bringing you a classic Czech animated film by Jakub Jan Ryba entitled Česká mše vánoční or Czech Christmas Mass, Hej mistře, with animated images by Josef Lada. It originally appeared on Czech TV in 1966. Beno Blachut, Jaroslava Vymazalová, Marie Mrázová, and Zdeněk Kroupa are the singers of the soundtrack of Czech...

CULTURE, Holidays, Movies

December 31, 2019

New Year’s Eve and Lentils

What is it about New Year’s Eve and lentils? Well – there is an old Czech saying – “Jak na Nový rok, tak po celý rok” which translates as: “As on New Year’s Day, the same throughout the whole year.” Therefore, on New Year’s Day, most Czechs consume lentils (čočka). Lentils are served on New...

Food, Holidays

December 31, 2019

Czech Christmas Chocolate Collections

How many of you remember growing up with Czech Christmas chocolate collections? You know, the ones that came in the large box which included hooks for hanging on your Christmas tree? The chocolates themselves were wrapped to resemble all sorts of Christmas ornaments. In our house, Christmas was not complete unless we had these included...

Food, Holidays, LIFESTYLE

January 11, 2019

How to Make Czech Linecké Cukroví

Linecké cukroví are a type of classic Czech Christmas cookie which are incredibility popular throughout the Czech Republic, especially around the holidays. These delicious jam filled cookies can be spotted on almost every Czech table at Christmas time and if you have ever tried one, it is not hard to see why. These traditional cookies...

Food, Holidays, Recipes

January 4, 2019

How to Make Czech Vanilkové Rohlíčky

Vanilkové rohlíčky are a type of traditional Czech Christmas cookie which has a mild vanilla flavor and a slightly nutty texture. They are very fragile cookies, with a fine flavor and a pretty appearance. Vanilkové rohlíčky are usually shaped into tiny delicate crescents. This is where they get their name, which translates to “Little vanilla...

Holidays, Recipes

December 28, 2018

How to Make Czech Pracinky

Pracinky are traditional Czech Christmas cookies with a rich chocolate flavor and a delicate, buttery texture. Due to the inclusion of cinnamon and clove, the cookies have a pleasant and mild spiced taste. The addition of these spices also provides a delightfully festive fragrance whilst the cookies are baking. Ingredients 3 1/2 cups all purpose...

Holidays, Recipes

December 21, 2018

A Glimpse of Czech Craftsmanship at the Christmas Markets

Czech people have long been known for their quality work and attention to detail. The Czech Republic is home to famous artists such as Alphonse Mucha, Antonín Dvořák, and Božena Němcová, all of whom are remembered for their talent as well as the high quality of their work. This high quality, however, is not limited...

CULTURE, Holidays

October 28, 2018

Czech America in the Struggle for Independent Czechoslovakia

As we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the independence of Czechs and Slovaks from the Austro-Hungarian oppression and the foundation of Czechoslovakia on October 28, 1918, we should also remember the role the Czech Americans played on behalf of their homeland. This is why we are thankful to guest author Miloslav Rechcígl, Jr. for his...

History, Holidays, NOSTALGIA

March 28, 2018

The Czech Week Leading to Easter Sunday

In The Czech Republic, Easter is a long holiday, much longer than most of us celebrate here in the United States. Besides celebrating Easter classically as we know it on Sunday, many Czech people celebrate the entire week leading up to this cheerful holiday. Back when the communists first started their occupation of the Czech...

CULTURE, Holidays

March 25, 2018

Beautiful Czech Easter Eggs for Sale

Easter is just a week away and I stumbled upon some of these wonderful items which are for sale… What better way to share your heritage than to have some of these on your Easter and spring table. Look at the lovely images and descriptions and if you are interested, the link to buy is...

CULTURE, Holidays, Shopping

November 23, 2017

Things I am Most Thankful For This Thanksgiving

The things I am most thankful for this Thanksgiving are so numerous, it’s difficult to know where to begin. The obvious blessings immediately come to mind such as health, love, good friends, freedom, opportunities, sunshine, fresh air, food, water, moon and stars, music, medicine, natural places, art, safety, laughter, kindness, books, supermarkets, transportation… Most of...

Holidays

November 21, 2017

Czech Prayer to the Virgin Mary Mariazell

On this day, the presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary we are looking at an old Czech prayer to the Virgin Mary Mariazell from 1860. But before we do, a little bit of history… Each of the countries of Central Europe had its “Sacrosanctum” in the Baroque era – a pilgrimage site that embodied its history and...

CULTURE, Holidays

November 11, 2017

Celebration of Martinmas and the Czech Goose Dinner

Today is the 11th of November – also known as St. Martin’s Day, Martinmas or the Feast of Saint Martin. It is a day in which people not only remember and honor St. Martin of Tours, but is also a day traditionally associated with the fall harvest. In the Czech Republic, it is time for...

CULTURE, Food, History, Holidays

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September 10, 2017

The Folk Festival of Velké Bílovice

Every year a large folk festival known as “Hody” (English: The Feasts) takes place in the town of Velké Bílovice in the Czech Republic. The festival begins on the first Sunday after September 8th, the birthday of the Virgin Mary, the patron saint of the local church. The festival features a folk costume parade in...

CULTURE, Holidays

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