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 …

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 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 full of traditions, some of which are practiced to this day. We’ve chosen some Czech holidays and customs that are observed during the year. January 6: The Three Kings The tradition of …

The art of Czech marionette and puppet making goes back to the 18th century. They are traditionally handcarved from wood or made from plaster. They represent all kinds of characters from devils, …

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 …

Kutná Hora The ancient silver mining town of Kutná Hora is one of the most historically significant towns in the Czech Republic and was the second most important town in the medieval Kingdom of …

Male Names Go to female names >> A Adam – Adam Adolph – Adolf Alan – Alan Albert – Albert Alex – Alexej Alexander – Alexandr Alfred – Alfred Alphonse – Alfons Ambrose – Ambrož Amos – Ámos …

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 …