A funny guide to Czech Easter traditions that will leave you slightly confused: pomlázka, decorated eggs, water revenge and the Czech phrases you actually need to survive it.

Chlebíčky are the Czech open-faced sandwiches that appear at every party and especially on Silvestr. Learn what they are, when Czechs eat them, how to order them, what vocabulary you need, and how to make them at home

Ever seen a Czech walking down the street with a plastic bag full of bread rolls? It’s not a joke. It’s daily reality. The legendary rohlík is the quiet hero of Czech life: eaten at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and possibly at 2 AM after a few beers. Let’s talk about why Czechs can’t live without it.