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Czechoslovak Christmas Traditions

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Christmas in the Czech Republic is celebrated on Christmas Eve, December 24. "Štědrý den" literally translates to “Generous Day” a day for festive traditions, including – tree decorating, carols, presents, fairytales for the kids, and the favorite part: preparing and eating the traditional Czech Christmas food!

Many of the old folk customs, religious events, and family traditions continue today. The Czechs emphasize bringing joy to children and feasting on customary dishes of the season.

'Veselé Vánoce' Merry Christmas

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Czech Christmas Traditions

Resource	Description
Naše rodina (1994 Dec)	Czech Christmas Customs in 1994, Dora Slaba.
Naše rodina (1994 Dec)	Christmas Carp is Czech Classic
Radio Prague	Old Czech Christmas
Radio Prague	Traditional Christmas Eve menu and customs
Radio Prague	The Christmas Tree
Radio Prague	Traditional Christmas Eve menu and customs
Radio Prague	Czech Christmas Today
Naše rodina (2021 Dec)	Holiday Reminiscences, Iveta Blahútová
Google	Czech Christmas Folk Traditions, Petra Kupská
Google	Christmas Traditions in Bohemia, Glenn Čada
Google	Christmas In Czechoslovakia
Naše rodina (1995 Dec)	The Christmas Carp, Karleen Chott Sheppard
Naše rodina (1995 Dec)	Christmas Customs, Joyce Fagerness

Slovak Christmas Traditions

Resource	Description
Naše rodina (1994 Dec)	Slovak Christmas Traditions
Naše rodina (1997 Dec)	A Rutheian Christmas, Robb Walsh
Naše rodina (2009 Dec)	Baba and Bobálky: A Slovak Family Christmas, Lisa Alzo
Naše rodina (2021 Dec)	Two Christmases, Mary Lukacs
Naše rodina (2021 Dec)	Slovak Christmas Food Customs in our Family, Michael J. Kopanic, Jr.
Google	Christmas in Slovakia
Google	How does Slovakia Celebrate Christmas? Dinner, Customs & Traditions, Jano