Czech Christmas traditions: holidays that will enchant the whole family
Christmas in the Czech Republic is not just about gifts or a Christmas tree. Christmas is a holiday full of symbols, customs and small rituals that create an atmosphere that is passed down from generation to generation. Every family has its own traditions, but many of them have common historical roots. Let’s look at those […]
History of Christmas: From Pagan Roots to Christian Traditions
The history of Christmas is far longer, richer, and more layered than we usually imagine. Before December 25th became celebrated as the birth of Jesus Christ, this period was connected with winter solstice festivities — a symbolic return of light and hope. Only later did Christianity add its spiritual meaning, creating the foundation of Christmas as we […]
November 17 – Freedom and Democracy Day
November 17 – Freedom and Democracy Day is not just another date in the calendar. It is a reminder of the courage of Czech students who, twice in history, managed to lift an entire nation to its feet – in 1939 against the Nazi occupation and in 1989 during the Velvet Revolution, when they stood up to […]
