Czech Calendar Customs Master Post
I’m an American who has always been fascinated with family history. The most recent arrivals in my family from the old world were my Great-Grandparents who emigrated from Běhařovice, a small village in Southern Moravia, Perhaps it is because they are my most recent connection to Europe that I’m pulled so strongly toward their traditions. In this post I’ll provide links to my posts documenting my attempts to integrate Czech calendar customs into my practice, as well as other resources. In 2023 I plan on doing more detailed articles and will add them to this article. I am in no way an expert on the customs of Czechia, just a descendant attempting to connect with my ancestors.
From Groundhog Day to the Three Kings: Customs and Traditions of Villages in Znojmo (Southern Moravian district in Czechia that my great-grandparents were from) Machine translated by google
Hromnice
Hromnice is the holiday that takes place at Candlemas/Groundhog Day/Brigid’s Day (February 2nd)
Drowning Morana/Smrtka (Around Vernal Equinox)
Masopust (Carnival)
Kupala Night (Midsummer)
Dozinky (Autumn Equinox)
Dušičky (All Soul’s Day)
Koleda (Winter Solstice)
Christmas and Advent
My St. Andrew’s Eve 2022 (November 30)
St. Andrew’s Eve (November 30)
My St. Barbara’s Day (December 4)
St. Barbara’s Day (December 4)
St. Nicholas’ Eve (December 5)
St. Ambrose Day (December 7)
Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8)
St. Lucy’s Day (December 13)
St. Stephen’s Day (December 26)
