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Bookmark or Share- Czech Christmas (Vánoce) - My Czech RepublicCzech children believe that Christmas gifts are brought by Baby Jesus (Ježíšek) who comes into the room through the window to leave the presents. Unlike Santa Claus, Baby Jesus is a rather abstract figure with no particular physical image attached to him, and no one knows where he lives.
- Czech Name Days - My Czech RepublicDiscover over 365 Czech names that are part of the Czech calendar! In the Czech Republic, almost every day of the year is someone’s name day (svátek or jmeniny in Czech – the latter is more formal). It is a reason to celebrate, wish the person a Happy Name Day, and buy a small present, such as flowers and a box of chocolates.
- Czech History - My Czech RepublicHistory of the Czech Lands. Our section on the History of the Czech Lands covers over 1,200 years, starting with the early Slavic settlement around 6th century AD and ending with Czech Republic’s entry into the European Union. • 500 – 1306: The Great Moravian Empire and the Premyslid Dynasty • 1310 – 1378: John of Luxembourg and ...
- Czech Holidays and Traditions - My Czech RepublicRead about Czech Easter customs, symbols, and the yearly Easter celebrations in Prague. April 30: The Burning of the Witches This peculiar Czech custom that says a final farewell to winter can still be witnessed in many Czech villages. May 1: The Day of Love May 1st is a day devoted to lovers and the Czech romantic poet Karel Hynek Mácha.
- English and Czech Name Equivalents - My Czech RepublicMale Names. Go to female names >> A. Adam – Adam Adolph – Adolf Alan – Alan Albert – Albert Alex – Alexej ...
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