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Christmas 2024 in Full Swing

12/13/2024

The Prague Christmas Market is up and running and tons of tourists from around the world are taking in the beautiful sights. The ususal lineup of concerts in Old Town, Prague Castle, and throughout the town are available showcasing the Christmas spectrum of the Prague Philharmonic to smaller quartets playing Christmas Mass by Ryba or selections from Mozart.
To get a better feel for the Christmas traditions across all of Czechia, pickup our new book called Curious Czech Christmas. Travis Dow and I added a ton of more content to our previous 2016 first edition, added new info graphics, cover art, and revamped some of the recipes.
We think you will really enjoy it. It is available on the Amazon Marketplace online in paperback and Hardcover.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPN638JF

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2021 COVID CHRISTMAS SEASON IN PRAGUE

12/2/2021

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COVID Christmas: The Sequel is upon us in Prague in 2021.

It is hard to believe we are at this point again in this pandemic but the COVID numbers continue to grow throughout Czechia and new regulations are now in place. Christmas markets have been closed for the season and many are making the decision to get their first time vac-jabs, booster shots, and vaccinations for their kids. The Omicron variant is already here in Czech Republic and as of this posting, the real numbers are still a week away to get a proper assessment. All this being said, Christmas prep still continues as malls stay open (for the moment) and the national Christmas tree is up in Old Town Square. Let's cross our fingers that the "R" number drops a bit in the next few weeks. Stay safe and Healthy.

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COVID 19 Virus Outbreak in Czechia

3/10/2020

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March 2020

So lots going on here in Prague today.
A national alert was put out to close all schools throughout Czechia today and no gatherings exceeding 100 people in a certain space with the tagline:
Opatření platí do odvolání.....Until Further Notice.

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Our New Book: Curious Czech Christmas

1/6/2017

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From live carp sold on street corners to the hustle and bustle of old town Christmas markets, the feeling of the Christmas season has arrived in the Czech Republic. Experience the age-old Bohemian and Moravian Christmas traditions that are still celebrated today.

Prepare to walk with the saints, melt some lead, and plan your Christmas Eve dinner in the most curious of Czech ways.

The creators of the Bohemican Podcast present a Curious Czech Christmas.

Find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MZ4QHKF/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483107234&sr=8-1&keywords=curious+czech+christmas

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June 21 Anniversary of the Prague Noblemen

6/21/2016

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A bloody day in Prague history remembered on the Bohemican Podcast.

On June 21, 1621 – the longest day of the year – a huge crowd gathered in Prague’s Old Town Square to view the executions of twenty-seven of the noblemen involved in the Estates Uprising the previous year....the executioner, Jan Mydlar.

Click Here:
https://aca.st/a2a694

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USA beats Czechs 2-1 in IIHF Quarterfinals 2016

5/20/2016

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Anniversary of 1968 Invasion of Czechoslovakia

8/21/2015

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Forty-seven years ago, Soviet troops and their Warsaw Pact allies invaded Czechoslovakia to bring an end to that country's brief period of political liberalization, called the Prague Spring.

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Happy Easter from the Czech Republic

4/4/2015

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Here is an old photo of days gone by in the Czech lands. Easter weekend is upon us! Vesele Velikonoce! from the Bohemican Podcast

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International Women's Day

3/8/2015

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March 8th marks the day called "International Women's Day". This day of observance to show appreciation for the women in our lives is a throwback to the old Soviet holiday calendar.
This was also known as "International Working Women's Day".

Throughout Russia and Europe, the day has morphed into a combination of Mother's Day and Valentine's Day and away from the Soviet political meaning. However, it does spark much talk on issues of fair pay in the work force and many other topical causes. Fair gender pay is a big concern in the Czech Republic as this nation holds the dubious distinction as one of the worst wage disparagements in pay for women in Europe.

This site may be a good resource to find out more of this international effort:
http://www.internationalwomensday.com/

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Remembering "Ugly Wednesday", February 14, 1945

2/14/2015

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70 years ago today, the U.S. 398th Bomb Group mistakenly dropped it's payload on Prague during the bombing runs on Dresden, Germany on February 14, 1945.
For more on this story, take a listen to the Bohemican podcast:
http://bohemican.podhoster.com/index.php?pid=42185

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