The country has a huge tourist potential, golden Prague and exquisite Karlovy Vary, numerous castles and caves, unique architecture and delicious beer are at your service. Some national features of the Czech Republic are actively used by various travel companies to create interesting excursion programs and routes.
Real host mentality
The indigenous people of the Czech Republic are usually hospitable. It is an honor for them to meet and greet a guest, to acquaint him with the history of the country or hometown, to demonstrate the main sights and to suggest which restaurant serves excellent beer.
One of the main character traits is friendliness, many of them remember the Russian language and are loyal to tourists from Slavic countries. Although, naturally, older people remember about the introduction of troops from Czechoslovakia in 1968, they do not associate these events with ordinary Russian tourists who are now visiting the country.
Celebrating Czech Republic
This country solemnly celebrates both secular and religious holidays, typical for Christian Catholics and Orthodox. The most important is Christmas, which is held according to traditional rites.
A special event recommended for tourists is the Czech folk wedding. Visitors from abroad are surprised by literally everything, every moment is associated with one or another tradition and customs. Young people look beautiful and solemn, dressed in national Czech costumes, richly decorated with embroidery and lace.
Saint Barbara's Day
Another interesting holiday is dedicated to a saint who helps a person in earthly affairs. It is celebrated on December 4, on this day, many residents of the Czech Republic cut off frozen tree branches, the so-called barborki, and put them in the water. There is a sign: if the branches bloom, it means that the person will succeed and everything will work out.
Christmas carp
In general, in the Czech Republic, December is one of the richest months for the holidays. In addition to the Day of St. Barbara, the holiday of St. Nicholas, which is also called Mikulas, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year is celebrated.
And the tradition of serving carp on the Christmas table is gladly accepted and welcomed by guests of the Czech Republic. But first, local housewives will have to work hard to, firstly, choose a good carp, and secondly, cook it deliciously. The appearance of such a dish on the festive table is a symbol of hope that the next year will be successful.
