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Wreath & Cap to Veil & Apron: American Modification of a Slavic Ritual

Introduction This paper explores a wedding custom practiced for more than one hundred years in the Chicago area by the descendants of Czech, Polish and Slovak immigrant women. Through the custom’s existence and perpetuation in America, the role of a transitional rite of passage is chronicled in both the process of assimilation and the preservation...

Fashion, LIFESTYLE, Retro Chic

April 22, 2019

Depeche Mode Exploring Prague in 1988

Last week we wrote about the Historical Depeche Mode Concert in the CSSR . After the famous concert, Depeche Mode returned to Prague with their photographer Anton Corbijn and he took this series of beautiful photographs. Yes, Depeche Mode, back in the CSSR. The photographic style of Anton Corbijn is instantly recognizable. His images of...

LIFESTYLE, Music, Photography

February 13, 2019

About The Breed: Prague Ratter

Though these feisty little dogs often get mistaken for a Miniature Pincher because its colors might resemble one, while its size resembles more of a Chihuahua, it is actually neither of these breeds. This dog is a Prague Ratter, or as it is known in The Czech Republic, a Pražský Krysařík. It is recognized as one...

Czech Breeds

February 6, 2019

Visit This Retro Restaurant – James Dean Prague

James Dean is a 1950s restaurant/bar located just north of Old Town Square at V Kolkovně 922/1, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia. The top floor of James Dean is fashioned as an old school diner, with black and white checkered floors, a jukebox, and a motorcycle hanging from the ceiling. The walls and windows are decorated with air-brushed...

Food, LIFESTYLE

January 23, 2019

About The Breed: Czechoslovakian Vlčak

The Czechoslovakian wolfdog, or as it is more commonly referred to in Czech “vlčak” which simply translates to wolf, is a rare breed of dog originating from the Czech Republic. They were originally created by the Czech army as part of a military program and date back to 1955 when Czechs and Slovaks where still one....

Czech Breeds, LIFESTYLE

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January 11, 2019

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Food, Holidays, Recipes

January 8, 2019

Beautiful Handmade Czech Bottle Holder Necklaces

It’s true, we humans love surprises, secrets, the mystique of hidden treasure and sudden delights to the senses; it is little wonder, then, that the miniature and wearable Czech bottle holder necklaces of such thrill and fascination for their collectors. Jewelry has always been similar to clothing when it came to portraying rank and wealth....

LIFESTYLE, Retro Chic, Shopping

January 4, 2019

How to Make Czech Vanilkové Rohlíčky

Vanilkové rohlíčky is a type of traditional Czech Christmas cookie that has a mild vanilla flavor and a slightly nutty texture. They are very fragile cookies with a fine flavor and a pretty appearance. Vanilkové rohlíčky are usually shaped into tiny delicate crescents. This is where they get their name, which translates to “Little vanilla...

Holidays, Recipes

January 3, 2019

Moravian Maurice Grau and the Metropolitan Opera

“The family with Czech roots who popularized musical theatre, ran the Metropolitan Opera, and published insightful books on theatre were the Graus. Maurice Grau was the universally loved head of the Met, his brother toured North America producing repertory opera-musicals, and another brother wrote the books.” The quote came in the form of a comment...

History, LIFESTYLE, NOSTALGIA, PEOPLE

December 28, 2018

How to Make Czech Pracinky

Pracinky are traditional Czech Christmas cookies with a rich chocolate flavor and a delicate buttery texture. Due to the inclusion of cinnamon and clove, the cookies have a pleasant and mild spiced taste. Adding these spices also provides a delightfully festive fragrance while the cookies are baking. THIS POST HAS MOVED TO OUR PATREON SITE...

Holidays, Recipes

December 26, 2018

One-Pot Cooking in a Czech Remoska

Does anyone recognize this item? Why, it is an old Czech Remoska. So what is a Remoska you ask? The Remoska is a highly efficient electric mini-oven with a lid that does the cooking. The ones above are old Czech models, but that does not mean they are no longer being used. In fact, many Czech...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

November 30, 2018

Czech Scientists Discover How Our Genes Affect Our Perfume Preferences

Throughout history, human beings have continually striven to make themselves more attractive to others. Through the use of products, clothes, jewelry, and cosmetics, they have aspired to make themselves appear healthier and more appealing. As far back as the middle ages, people employed various methods in order to present themselves in their best light, utilizing...

Fashion, LIFESTYLE

November 23, 2018

Czech Style Holiday Gifts

Today we’re offering some unique Czech themed holiday gifts just in time for the holidays. All proceeds of these will go to the ongoing support and maintenance of this website and daily posting to the Everything Czech Facebook group. To purchase – click the bold link under the description of the item you are interested...

Shopping

November 1, 2018

Jawa 350TS Motorcycle with Velorex Sidecar

The Czech JAWA motorcycle is a legendary brand that has left an indelible mark on the world of motorcycling. Founded in 1929 in Prague, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic), JAWA is an abbreviation for “Janacek and Wanderer,” combining the surnames of the two founders, František Janeček and Adolf Wanderer. JAWA motorcycles quickly gained recognition for...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

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October 31, 2018

Pilsner Urquell Czech Beer Limited Edition Lunch Box

Well here’s a novel idea… A Pilsner Urquell lunch box. Send little Honza to school the Czech way! ;) But seriously, this is a nice tin case which is currently being sold on eBay and when we saw it, we just thought that for sure, one of our readers would appreciate this little gift! The link...

Beer, LIFESTYLE

September 28, 2018

Breakfast in the Czech Republic

Breakfast has often been called the most important meal of the day and, according to novinky.cz, the Czech people certainly agree with this statement. Breakfast (Czech: snídaně) is enjoyed by the majority of the Czech people. Only about 14% of Czech people skip breakfast regularly. The rest of the population start their day with a...

Food, LIFESTYLE

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