Czech Name Diminutives and Shortened Forms
Female Names Go to male names >> A Adéla – Adélka, Ada, Áda, Áďa Adriana – Adrianka, Adri, Áďa Agáta – Agátka Albína – Albínka, Albi Alena
Saint Nicholas Day (Mikuláš), December 5
The charming tradition of St. Nicholas falls on the eve of St. Nicholas Day, December 5th. If you find yourself walking the streets on that evening, you may run into a group of strange
Czech Language
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
My Czech Republic – More than a destination guide
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
Czech Name Days
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 Holidays and Traditions
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
Czech Christmas and New Year''s Greetings
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
Czech Currency
Czech Currency The official currency of the Czech Republic is the Czech crown (koruna), abbreviated as Kč, with the international abbreviation CZK. 1 crown consists of 100 hellers
Czech Christmas (Vánoce)
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
Czech Crystal, Glass, and Porcelain
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