My Czech Republic covers a range of topics from Czech travel and tourist information to Czech cuisine, traditions and culture, language, history, and more. It is run by long-time Prague residents and …

History 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 …

Czech Name Days Discover 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 …

Czech Christmas stretches over December 25 and 26, which are also referred to as the First and Second Christmas Holidays, or the Christmas Feast (Boží hod vánoční) and St. Stephen’s Day (Sv. …

Czech Crystal, Glass, and Porcelain Stores selling beautiful Czech crystal and glass products are plentiful in Prague, as are those offering Czech porcelain. A unique gift is a handmade replica of …

Czech Easter Symbols Many Czech Easter symbols are related to spring and the beginning of new life. Some of the best known are: Easter Eggs and kraslice The hand-painted or otherwise decorated egg …

Czech is a Slavic language that dates back to the 11th century. It is a very rich language and a difficult one for a non-Slavic speaker to learn. We run a whole separate website dedicated to this beautiful …

Czech folklore is rich in customs and superstitions and there are hundreds of those related to Christmas. The purpose of many of them is to find out what the coming year has in store for the family. …

Czech Food Traditional Czech cuisine is not exactly a synonym for healthy cooking. Although Czech eating habits have been shifting towards a healthier lifestyle, traditional recipes are still popular – and …

Czech Christmas cards often include wishes for a happy and successful new year Nový rok with a capital “N” means New Year’s Day (January 1st), while nový rok with a lower-case “n” refers to the …