The celebrations that take place in Ireland are very similar to the customs in the US, however, in Ireland, the customs are rooted in tradition and date back to the days when Celts ruled the land. These Celtic traditions are the foundation for Halloween and while the US has taken bits and pieces in order to celebrate its version of Halloween
The Czech Republic may have a reputation of being one of the least religious countries in the world, but besides Christmas and Easter that do have a strong place in our culture regardless, there is one other important Christian holiday that we celebrate almost universally. The All Souls’ Day, or as we call it, “Dušičky”.
Polednice (The Midday Witch or Lady Midday) Polednice, or the noon witch, commonly appears in Czech folklore and other Slavic traditions as a crone or beautiful woman who turns up on hot summer days dressed in white and carrying a scythe or shears. Tales of the witch were said to have scared children away from valuable crops; she is also the
Despite the weather, not even rainy or cold weather would not discourage Czech people from honoring their dead. When this day falls mid-week, many Czech people will celebrate the weekend before or after the actual date. If you ever manage to visit a cemetery in the Czech Republic during this time, you will notice the flickering glow of lit candles.
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