To say that with Václav Havel’s death on Sunday, December 18 at age 75 marks the end of an era is a great understatement. The last president of Czechoslovakia and the first president of the Czech Republic shaped his nation into a Western-style democracy during a presidency that endured 13 years. Read more.
Christmas is celebrated on December 24 in the Czech Republic; this is Štědrý den, or “Generous Day”. This is the day when gifts are exchanged. Read more.
In the Czech Republic, the custom of Mikulaš provides good fun for children and adults on December 5, the eve of the anniversary of the saint’s death. Read more.
Halloween in the Czech Republic is quickly becoming a popular holiday. Although Halloween began in Ireland, it has quickly spread throughout the world. Read more.
October 28 is a landmark date in Czech history, so much so that many streets around the country bear the name “October 28th Street”. Read more.
Wenceslas the martyr was canonized soon after his death, due to several miracles that were said to have occurred. In the year 2000, more than a thousand years after his death, Wenceslas’ skull was placed on a red velvet pillow by the Archbishop of Prague to commemorate the declaration of September 28 as a public holiday. Read more.
AMoYA presents its vision to the public by offering a very bold programme taking place in the unique atmosphere of a Baroque palace in the most historical part of Prague, where visitors – floor after floor, room after room – familiarize themselves with the world of contemporary Czech and international art.
On August 20 – 21, Soviet tanks rolled into Czechoslovakia. Additional troops were provided by Poland, Bulgaria, and Hungary (though Hungary’s leader had originally voiced his support for Dubček’s election). Word got out that invasion was taking place, and the country went into action. Signs showing the names of towns and cities were quickly taken down and replaced by signs reading “Dubček”. Read more.
During his lifetime, he would raise a storm of controversy that would influence the Catholic Church, several heads of state, and more than a century later, Martin Luther. Read more.
Cyril and Methodius were two missionaries, brothers from Thessaloniki, who popularized Christianity among the Slavic peoples. Read more.
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