On November 2nd, the Czech Republic celebrates All Souls’ Day, where the tradition of laying flowers, and other gifts on loved ones’ graves is done. These flowers are picked based on their meanings, which is chosen by their type, color, and even smell.
Czech Spring Rituals and Celebrations of Love
In Slavic cultures, spring has always been the most important time of the year - it’s the time of rebirth, associated with life, fertility, and love. Ancient Slavs celebrated the end of winter and the coming of spring with a number of festivals and rituals. Among Czechs, one such tradition has survived to this day - popularly known as Czech Valentine’s Day.