Slovak christmas

These Slovak Christmas dough balls are traditionally eaten on Christmas Eve as part of a 12-course meatless meal. The balls are baked until golden and crisp, then doused in boiling water before being tumbled in a sweet or savory topping. There are two options to flavor the bobalki here: tangy sauerkraut and onion, or sticky honey and poppy seeds.

A Slovak Christmas

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Christmas in Slovakia is a lot different than Christmas in the UK. Understandably, there are various traditions and customs, food, but it doesn’t just end there. We get presents earlier, and who knows, you may even find yourself swimming in a bathtub with a real fish.What are Slovak Christmas traditions? How exactly do Slovaks celebrate this festive season?

Read about essential part of Slovak cuisine and discover our lovely and tasty Slovak soups! They are everywhere - on Slovak Christmas or weddings included.

The Slovak Christmas Eve dinner does not contain dairy or animal products because the day before the Feast of the Nativity is one of strict ...

At Christmas, Czechs traditionally serve carp for dinner and keep some of its scales in their wallets for good financial luck, girls throw their shoes, and many other unusual customs are followed. Everything has its meaning in the Advent period. Here you can read more about Czech Christmas customs.

This meatless Slovak dish of baked bread dough balls and fried sauerkraut is typically served on holidays but can be enhanced with sausage year-round.

Gingerbread nativity Traditional Czech and Slovak Christmas

Vintage photo: Czech folk christmas