Halloween is celebrated on the last day of October (31) while Dusicky are November 2 However, the Czech Republic has its own unique way of celebrating this festival, which just like the American Halloween, finds its origins in Celtic mythology. Krampus, in central European popular legend, a half-goat, half-demon monster that punishes misbehaving children at Christmastime. He is the devilish companion of St. Nicholas. Krampus is believed to have originated in Germany, and his name derives from the German word Krampen, which means “claw.”. Krampus was thought to have been part of The haunting beauty of the Czech Republic is captured most fittingly in the world’s oldest-operating astronomical clock, down in Prague’s Old Town Square. Dozens of fingers point up at the clock tower, as words such as ‘ skeleton’ and ‘c reepy’ pinball between travellers. The black and gold façade houses a golden sun which moves Is Halloween a holiday celebrated in Poland? What attitude do Poles have towards it? If not Halloween, then what? Find out by reading further on. Western tradition. As a rule, Halloween is not a Polish tradition and it is only remotely connected to other pagans rituals of different Slavic nations. Beautiful hand painted eggs. 5. Red is the symbolic color at Easter. More so in past times, red was the most popular egg decorating color because it symbolizes the energy of new life (which comes with spring). Some Czechs still wear red at Eastertime to symbolize happiness, health, and new life. 6. A Catholic priest in the Czech Republic destroys "satanic" pumpkins. Children had lovingly designed pumpkins for a planned "festival of lights" with a late-evening lantern procession. Priest Jaromir Smejkal had not noticed that the pumpkins were produced by children. The idea of a Catholic priest trampling supposedly satanic pumpkins at night in order to save the souls of his congregation July 5 and 6 are public holidays in the Czech Republic, as well as the unofficial kickoff to summer. People everywhere take advantage of the back-to-back free days to start their summer holidays. We take a look at the three men we owe these bonus days off to. On July 5 we pay homage to two saints, Cyril and Methodius. Světlana's was the first funeral I’ve attended in the Czech Republic, since moving here just over ten years ago. Being a foreigner married to a Czech, I always try to adapt to the ways of being and doing here, as much as possible. However, I had no idea about Czech funerals or the required etiquette, and there wasn’t much information online. The season of Advent lasts for four Sundays leading up to Christmas. At that time, the new Christian year begins with the twelve-day celebration of Christmastide, which lasts from Christmas Eve until Epiphany on January 6. In the olden days, Advent was a season of preparation for the baptism of new Christians at the January feast of Epiphany Halloween celebrations fall on the last day of October, i.e., 31 October 2023 according to Holidays 2023 list. The day is filled with dressing up as ghosts and all kinds of scary creatures, your favorite superheroes, your idols, etc., and going from home to home asking for tricks or treats. However, the history of Halloween is quite rich, and Dp03M.