Carols are an essential part of Christmas and there are some which are popular in every country where Christmas is celebrated. Everyone knows, for example, Silent Night or Jingle Bells. However, different countries also have their own popular carols that are sung along with these two and the Czech Republic is no exception. One of the most popular ones is Chtíc, aby spal – a baroque carol composed by Adam Václav Michna z Otradovic and this year you can sing it with us!
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Day 5 of Advent: St. Nicholas Day
Countless traditions come with Christmas. Do you know what is the most popular advent holiday in the Czech Republic? Saint Nicholas Day (Svatý Mikuláš) in Czech – the charming tradition of St. Nicholas falls on the eve of St. Nicholas Day, December 5. It is one of the few originally folk traditions in our country that has survived to this day. Did you know about St. Nicholas?
Day 3 of Advent: A Universal Recipe of Linzer Cookies
Linzer Cookies are named after the city of Linz, Austria and making Linzer cookies is definitely one of the most famous Christmas traditions. However, when you are trying to find a recipe online, you will get hundreds of different ones. Some of them are too complicated to gather your strength and start baking, while some of them are so simple that you start to wonder if the result will taste good.
Day 2 of Advent: Advent Wreath
Christmas wreaths are a common part of Christmas celebrations in most countries, but do you know what each of the four candles symbolizes? Can there actually be more than four candles? Where did this tradition come from? Or how you can make your own advent wreath? Don’t worry, all of these questions will be answered in this article.
Coronavirus in Czechia: Returning to PES Level 4
On Friday, December 18, the Czech Republic will once again return to level 4 of the PES system, which means that restrictions will be tightened. This was decided by the House of Commons on December 14; shortly after the restrictions were initially released. Despite that, stores will remain open. Some politicians and experts are worried that Czechs will actually have to spend this Christmas on level 5 of the PES system.
Coronavirus in Czechia: Drinking Outdoors Banned, State of Emergency Extended
The Czech House of Commons approved another extension of the state of emergency – this time until December 23. Besides that, drinking outdoors is prohibited as the government wants to stop crowds of people consuming food and beverages from gathering at Christmas markets and on streets. This, however, doesn’t affect only stalls at the markets but also dispensing windows.
Coronavirus in Czechia: Opening Hours of Restaurants Restricted
The Czech Republic will not raise its PES score despite the number of new COVID-19 cases slowly growing again, which would lead to the reintroduction of some countermeasures. The only changes that the Czech Republic will see as a result of the epidemiological situation getting worse, are the restrictions on opening hours of restaurants as well as some other minor measures.
Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Czech Republic
#LifeInCzechia Moving to a new country can be an exciting adventure, but it also brings its own set of challenges. As a foreigner in the Czech Republic, taking care of your mental health becomes crucial for a successful and fulfilling experience. When to see a therapist? Is it paid by the insurance company? Let’s find out in our article!
Public Libraries in Brno
#LifeInCzechia For readers of any faction it’s not always feasible to continuously purchase books. In those cases it’s vital to know about other resources that will sate their curiosities like libraries. In the city of Brno there are several options of public libraries where anyone is welcome including expats. In this blog post we’ll be exploring which public libraries accept foreigners, the amenities they offer, and the hours of operation.
Experience Easter in Czech style
#LifeInCzechia Easter is almost here. This year it will be celebrated from April 7 to 10. Get ready for good food, egg painting, and local traditions. Do you like celebrating it? Or do you want to learn more about how it’s celebrated in Czechia? Don’t worry, we prepared some tips for you across the country.