2. The Role of Family in the Czech Republic Culture Presented by Jake Ross The role of family in any culture is an important factor in the organization and hierarchy of the institution, however in the Czech Republic family becomes the thread of the woven institution.

8. The Role of Women in the Czech Republic Culture Presented by April Thompson Women in the Czech Republic are viewed as an important and constant figure within the culture and are sought out to provide wisdom and guidance.

13. Christmas in the Czech Republic Presented by Julie White The US entertains a multitude of holidays such as Christmas, Easter, Hanukkah, and many others, which are all celebrated differently across cultures and respected as unique in their own right. The Czech Republic also celebrates and continues their unique holiday traditions. We chose to focus on their traditions surrounding Christmas.

14. Culture, Customs & Traditions Traditional Christmas Greeting: "Prejeme Vam Vesele Vanoce a stastny Novy Rok" which translates to “We wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year” and "Vesele Vanoce" (Merry Christmas) in Bohemian

15. The Christmas season begins on December 5 th , the eve of St. Nicholas Day. Three costumed characters dressed as St. Nicholas, who looks like Santa Clause, the Angel, and the Devil walk the streets and ask children if they were good. If they say yes and sing a song or recite a poem they get candy or other treats from the Angel. If they were to say no, they would get coal or a sack of potatoes, but most don’t say that. The Angel and the Devil represent good and evil. Christmas in the Czech Republic

17. It’s important to note that the Czech people take their traditions, customs, rituals, and even superstitions seriously. We might think some of them are silly or far fetched but we should take care not to offend them if we visit. There are two in particular that you would be hard pressed to find here in the United Stated. One says that an unmarried girl is supposed to throw a shoe over her shoulder and if it points to the door, she will marry within a year. Another says that an unmarried girl is supposed to shake an elder tree and if a dog barks, she will marry a man who lives in the direction of the barking dog. When communicating with the people of the Czech Republic have respect for their traditions and customs. Christmas Customs

18. New Acquaintances in the Czech Republic: Proper Etiquette and Customs Presented by: Manni Tong Knowing the proper etiquette when meeting people for the first time is paramount. The Czech Republic is no different from other cultures with it’s own set of customs and etiquette. The following slides will detail the proper way of greeting and communicating with new acquaintances.

22. Communication Patterns In Czech Republic Presented by: Rachel West Verbal and non verbal communication is an important part of communication in any culture including the Czech Republic.