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Easter Customs - Czech Republic
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Easter Customs - Czech Republic
In the Czech Republic there are many customs tied up with the Easter weekend. One such custom is illustrated on this postcard. On Easter Sunday, while the girls paint their Easter eggs, the boys get ready for an Easter prank, making whips from braided twigs. On the Monday after Easter, the boys and men travel through the village where the boys use the whips on girls, stopping at every house to recite Easter poems while whipping the legs of every girl or woman in the house. Afterward the girl ties a ribbon around the boys whip (as illustrated here) and gives him an egg. The boy with the most ribbons wins. This card sees two mischievous Czech boys awaiting a likely target approaching... Date: 1908
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Bizarre Braided Custom Czech Easter Eggs Mischief Mischievous Monday Pair Prank Ribbons Tactic Terror Tied Twig Twigs Whip Whipping
EDITORS COMMENTS
Easter in the Czech Republic: A Time for Tradition and Mischief (1908) The arrival of Easter weekend in the Czech Republic is marked by a rich tapestry of customs and traditions, many of which have been passed down through generations. This postcard, dating back to 1908, captures two mischievous Czech boys eagerly anticipating the age-old prank that takes place on the Monday following Easter Sunday. As the girls busily paint their Easter eggs, the boys and men prepare for their annual whipping ritual. They craft whips from intricately braided twigs, which they will use to playful terrorize the girls and women of the village. The boys travel from house to house, reciting Easter poems while using their whips to lightly tap the legs of their unsuspecting victims. In return, the girls tie a ribbon around the boy's whip, rewarding him with an Easter egg. The boy with the most ribbons at the end of the day is declared the winner. This bizarre yet endearing custom, which can be seen in the illustration, is just one of the many unique Easter traditions that can be found in the Czech Republic. The playful exchange between the boys and girls, the use of whips, and the reward of an Easter egg, all contribute to the rich cultural heritage that makes Easter in the Czech Republic a truly special time.
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