(Whether you have just returned from an Erasmus or have never been on one.)

Czech Christmas might be very different to the Christmas you celebrate back home. Did you know that we open the presents already on the 24^th and not on the 25^th? And actually, do you know who brings presents to Czech children? Read more and find out!

…and Why Is It Arguably the Most Important Holiday of the Year for Us (Upcoming Czech Holidays During the Autumn Season and How the Locals Celebrate Them, part 2)

If you have read our article about 28 October, you might remember the mention of Jan Opletal and what his tragic death sparked – so let us have a closer look at what happened next and how it affected our history.

Independent Czechoslovak State Day (Upcoming Czech Holidays During the Autumn Season and How the Locals Celebrate Them, part 1)

28th October is one of a series of both national and unofficial holidays that mark the autumn season in the Czech
Republic. Throughout the following weeks, we will bring you a series of articles about why do we celebrate
these holidays, in what ways we celebrate them and, most importantly, what do they mean to Czech people.
So, without further ado, let us begin with 28 October.

SIGNAL FESTIVAL

Where: All over Prague, mostly the centre (the locations are right one the website homepage)
When: 10 October – 13 October
Price: mostly free – an outdoor event; some installations and events require a ticket (200-300 CZK depending on the venue combination)
Website: https://www.signalfestival.com/en/
Event: https://www.facebook.com/SignalFestival/