meaning of Easter was limited to the welcoming of spring. The religious
connotations of Easter were suppressed under the communist regime.
Nowadays, Czechs are again aware of the strong Christian background of
Easter, but Easter has not become a serious religious holiday.
Easter in the Czech Republic is a fun time. Many traditions are still
observed and practised, especially in villages, and different regions may
have their own Easter traditions and customs. For example dying and
decorating eggs, making canes for whipping girls, baking easter buns and
many others. The most important days are Easter Sunday, when people go to
church and visit relatives and then Easter Monday, when boys and men are
going from house to house, singing special carols and waiting, when the
girls and women come out of the house and can not wait for whipping them.
The girls are running around screaming and jumping and sometimes they pour
cold water on men as a revange. Boys and men receive decorated eggs and
some alcohol and everybody is having a great time.
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