Marking the end of winter, Tonight is Witches' Night, or Paleni Carodejnic, through out the Czech Republic which involves an effigy of a hag or witch, burning on top of hills all across the country. On the evening of April 30th, Czechs gather to build a bonfire and celebrate the end of winter. There is usually quite a big gathering of families, and "witches" in Ladronka park out near Vipich and Brenov Monastery. It is a fun time of music, contest for the children on who can be dressed up as the best witch. I understand there will be a Paleni Carodejnic in Petrin tonight. Hezky. a Fun time.
This is an event that is totally unknown here in the US (unless you are Czech or me ;-)
In the US We only "have" witches on Halloween, in the Late Fall, on 31 October.
So Happy Spring to all...
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