British talk show pokes fun at Czech Easter tradition – but is it accurate?
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A clip from the Graham Norton Show discusses the Czech folk tradition of 'whipping' girls on Easter Monday, although not everything said was strictly true.
Easter 2024 in Prague: Shop closings, transport disruptions, and what to do
Read more to find out what's open and what isn't during the Easter holiday, including museums' opening times and cultural events.
Easter markets to spring up across Prague starting this weekend
Several Easter markets open in Prague Saturday, complete with traditional Easter decorations, foods, and specially themed workshops.
Politician on Czech whipping tradition: 'No means no even on Easter'
Deputy speaker Olga Richterová called for a new approach to an ancient Czech Easter ritual.
Czech Easter traditions are changing: It's all about family, nature – and travel
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Folk traditions, including the whipping with the pomlázka, are now playing a larger part than religious celebrations.
This weekend in Prague: Go egg hunting in Žižkov or vintage shopping in Holešovice
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Plus: Watch the world premiere of an English-language play, see Joe Satriani in concert, and much more.
School Easter holidays in the Czech Republic begin today – where to take the kids?
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This year's Easter break runs across five days. See our tips for Prague activities to fill the gap with festivities.
News in brief for April 6: Pavel to attend King Charles coronation, Kellners donate billions to cancer research
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, April 6, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
In the Czech kitchen: Grandma-approved Easter stuffing recipe
Spring-green nádivka is an essential part of the Czech Easter table, either served on its own or as a side dish.
Eggs-orbitant prices: Here's what you'll pay more for in your Easter shopping basket
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From chocolate to booze, inflation has massively pushed up prices in Czechia, leading to what economists are calling the most expensive Easter in history.
Easter week in Czechia will see a return to winter weather
Freezing temperatures will hit the capital for the majority of this week, with warmer temperatures expected only from Friday.
QUIZ: How well do you know the rites and rituals of Czech spring?
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Take our quiz to see just how well you know your Maypole from your Morana and other spring traditions in Czechia.
Prague welcomes spring 2023 with the return of Easter markets
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The Easter market at Prague Castle opens from today, with additional Easter markets opening across the Czech capital later this week.
The story behind Lindt’s iconic chocolate bunny
The company's famous Easter chocolate will get a family this Easter in Czechia.
Czech holiday calendar 2023: Three state holidays fall on a weekend
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Overall, 2023 shapes up fairly well for long weekends, with 10 out of the 13 holidays falling on weekdays.
EXPAT VOICES: Mushroom picking, lots of beer, and slippers at home – you reveal your new Czech habits
We asked you which Czech habits you have adopted since moving here, and got a variety of answers!
TELL US: Which Czech habits have you adopted since moving here?
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Carp fishing, mushroom picking, and pomlázka: are there any Czech habits that you have picked up while living in the country?
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