VISUALIZED: Czech attitudes toward the Easter 'whipping' tradition by the numbers
A new study showcases how Czechs are embracing tradition, facing tension, and see changing trends in the modern Easter celebrations.
'Leave the devil outside': Czech parents rethink the scarier side of Mikuláš festivities
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More and more Czech parents are stepping back from the custom of threatening their kids with a visit from the devil on Dec. 5, the eve of St. Nicholas Day.
Where to burn witches on April 30? Prague's best čarodějnice bonfires
Citywide bonfires in Prague herald the end of winter and the arrival of spring; here's where to celebrate with sausage and beer in hand!
British talk show pokes fun at Czech Easter tradition – but is it accurate?
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A clip from the Graham Norton Show discusses the Czech folk tradition of 'whipping' girls on Easter Monday, although not everything said was strictly true.
Czech glass wins UNESCO distinction, crystalizing a fine cultural legacy
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The custom of handcrafting glass dates back to the 13th century in Bohemia, and today there are over 5,000 expert glassmakers nationwide.
Another Czech supermarket bans live carp sales this Christmas
Billa is the second major store to ban the sales of live carp outside its stores, highlighting its attempts to show more care for animal welfare.
St. Nicholas celebrations in Prague: Where to meet saints, devils, and angels in 2023
Plus: Learn how Mikuláš is connected to Santa Claus and why this centuries-old tradition lives on in Czechia today.
Prices for St. Martin's Feast to rise in Czech restaurants – how much more will you pay?
Rising costs of geese breeding and operational costs will see you pay more for the traditional meal – but the price jump won't be as bad as in 2022.
St. Martin's Feast uncorked: Goose, wine, and festivities in Czechia for 2023
All you need to know about this delicious autumn event which celebrates the patron saint of wine and geese.
Revealed: The most popular baby names in the Czech Republic
The usual suspects retained their dominance at the top of the rankings, but some new additions – including international picks – have entered the running.
How to celebrate autumn in Czechia: Pumpkin patches, color walks, and corn mazes
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An overview of Czech traditions as well as tips for autumn activities popular with the international crowd.
Witches Night 2023: Best bonfires for banishing winter in Prague
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The annual event falls on a Sunday this year, making it ideal for spending the day by a fire.
QUIZ: How well do you know the rites and rituals of Czech spring?
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Take our quiz to see just how well you know your Maypole from your Morana and other spring traditions in Czechia.
Multiple Czech dishes make new ranking of the world's worst foods
A Czech Christmas classic and a rice pudding have both cracked the top 25 in an updated list of the world's worst-tasting dishes, according to Taste Atlas.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Walking trdelník tells tourists 'I am not Czech tradition'
The prank has sparked a debate on social media over the actual origins of the funnel cake which can be traced to the Hungarian community in Transylvania.
Petition calls for ban on Three Kings blackface in Czechia
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By tradition, one of the Three Kings is depicted as black, and for years the parade in Prague has used a person in dark makeup.
'Two different Christmases, two different cultures': Expats reveal their Czech holiday traditions
Czechs partake in a wide variety of Christmas habits and traditions – readers reveal which habits they've adopted.
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