A time of joy, joyfulness

This richly illustrated book sensitively brings to life the Advent and Christmas customs as they were celebrated in the Czech countryside and towns at the end of the 19th century.
The concise text and evocative pictures introduce forgotten customs, traditions, and small rituals that accompanied Christmas Eve and the entire festive period.
There is also a selection of recipes for traditional dishes from both folk and bourgeois cuisine—from simple meals to festive courses.
With a touch of nostalgia, you'll be transported back to a time when the holidays were perhaps more modest, but just as fragrant as they are today—and the snow still crunched underfoot.