In the Czech Republic, holidays often take you by surprise with their traditions and costumes. But for Halloween, we’re in step with many Western countries, where the end of October is a time to come together with family and share a cup of nice Pumpkin Latte. After that you can go on adventure and pick your very own pumpkin, or take a mysterious guided walk in the city.
Author: Ianina Volkova
Hi! My name is Ianina. I got my Master's degree in the Czech Republic and now I am doing a Ph.D. in Literature. This makes me almost a specialist in education-related questions as well as what are the job-market options for foreign students. Feel free to ask me about the pros and cons of the working student life.
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