Ride of the Kings: An ancient Czech tradition that's still alive today
This weekend saw the return of an ages old processional featuring a 12-year-old boy king; what's behind this resplendent rite of passage?
Easy and delicious Czech strawberry recipes for summer
Strawberry season is short but sweet in Czechia. Here's where to pick, buy or source your berries and what to make when you get them home.
These are the Czech Republic's most beloved frozen treats
Traditional brands retain a strong foothold on the Czech market for ice cream and ice pops.
Witches Night in Prague returns: 10 best bets for bonfires in 2022
For the first time in three years, Čarodějnice celebrations, packed with food, family and fun, are taking place in and around the Czech capital.
Blue Monday and Ugly Wednesday: Czech Easter week traditions explained
Every day in the week leading up to Easter, as well as the Monday right after, is steeped in folk culture.
Czechs, Easter, and green beer: What goes into this traditional spring brew?
The day before Good Friday is Green Thursday, and some brewers have a tradition of making green beer while others simply make a special holiday brew.
From Maypoles to Morana: Czech spring traditions to embrace
From 'Deadly' Sunday to Witches Night, Czech culture heralds spring with different traditions – across multiple dates.
Spring is coming: dates announced for Prague Easter markets
In the meantime the first spring market of the season opens in Prague this week at náměstí Republiky.
Masopust kicks off in Prague this week: where to eat, drink, and make merry
The Czech version of Mardi Gras features lots of food and parades between Fat Thursday and Masopust Tuesday, just before the start of Lent.
Valentine’s Day gaining on Mother’s Day as most celebrated Czech 'love' holiday
The most popular holidays associated with love in the Czech Republic say something about society.
Social media saves traditional herb shop in the heart of Prague
When an old-fashioned herb shop in central Prague announced its closure, support on social media led to a new lease of life.
The Czech Christmas carp tradition is swimming in controversy this year
Just as traditional street sales of the holiday-favorite fish commence, a French-owned bank is taking aim at Czech tradition.
St. Nicholas traditions return, but Czech health officials recommend caution
While last year saw drive-ins and online celebrations this year the saint and his partners will keep a "pitchfork's" distance.
Watch large drone shows over Prague and Brno on the November 17 holiday
In recent years, drone shows becoming a safer and more environmentally alternative in the firework-loving Czech Republic.
The best things to do in Prague this week: St. Martin's goose edition
St Martin’s Day brings wine and goose for adults, and lantern making for children; Czech band Gaia Mesiah celebrates 20 years.
Prague selects Old Town Square tree, announces market dates
As traditional outdoor markets return to the Czech capital, the city announces more details about the Old Town tree and markets.
Pretty podzim: How to welcome autumn in the Czech Republic
From Czech traditions to tips for foliage walks and where to pick pumpkins and apples and sip harvest wine, fall into the new season.
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