Czech christmas traditions

Just like in many other countries, Christmas holds the title of the most beloved holiday season in the Czech Republic. Czech Christmas intertwines with numerous folk traditions, many of which contemporary Czechs still actively follow. Join me in exploring Czech Christmas! ➜ Advent Czech Advent, the month-long season leading up to Christmas, derives its name...Read More

Do you want to know what foods Czech families eat at Christmas? Which customs are associated with the Christmas Eve dinner? Come join us at the table, we‘re going to taste the Czech Christmas! Which Day Do We Eat The Christmas Eve Dinner? Czechs consider December 24th to be the most important day of Christmas,...Read More

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10 Czech Christmas Traditions That You Will Love Christmas time is the period of the year one should spend at home with their beloved. I think that this way of spending the feast is common

Since my English friends also often ask me what's is the traditional Czech Christmas dinner and what we eat on Christmas Eve I thought I'd share with you what are the traditional Christmas dishes that Czech families enjoy during the holiday season and some of the traditions that are associated with the Christmas Eve dinner.

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Cookies. Carp. More cookies. A side of potato salad. While many Christmas festivities in Czechia are similar to those in other parts of Europe, this nation of just under 11 million has some unusual – and noteworthy – holiday traditions all their own. A little Czech history Admittedly, Czechia, a country circled by Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Austria, is known more for its

Christmas in Slovakia is a lot different than Christmas in the UK. Understandably, there are various traditions and customs, food, but it doesn’t just end there. We get presents earlier, and who knows, you may even find yourself swimming in a bathtub with a real fish.What are Slovak Christmas traditions? How exactly do Slovaks celebrate this festive season?

At Christmas, Czechs traditionally serve carp for dinner and keep some of its scales in their wallets for good financial luck, girls throw their shoes, and many other unusual customs are followed. Everything has its meaning in the Advent period. Here you can read more about Czech Christmas customs.