Hmmmm. Interesting Easter traditions here....
Just found out that the Monday after Easter is a day of the pomlázka (the whip) haha. Traditionally, early in the morning boys awake girls by pouring a bucket of water on their head and striking them on the legs with long thin twigs or switches made from willow, birch or decorated tree branches.
These days.. it's not quite so in-your-face/house, but moreso a public, in-the-street affair. I've heard that you'll see Czech guys running around the street during the day - whopping you in the rear and legs if you don't give them chocolate eggs or candy. Haha. The girls then get to chase the guys with buckets of water from noon until the end of the day. Lol, but needless to say...Monday should be interesting! (There's more about the tradition and origins here if you're curious where it comes from ha). But yes, expect photos if I see some mischief in the works ;)
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ok, that is the craziest thing i ever heard! have fun though... wear some long pants hehe. LOVE YOU!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI always suspsected that men created that holiday over there... ;) glad you're getting to experience some Czech traditions already!
ReplyDeleteThanks, MA! haha. I totally will!
ReplyDeleteAnd Jessica. You will not believe some of these whips they have here. HUGE! haha. I'm about to try and run across the street and I'm hoping no one spots me along the way! haha