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By 03 16th, 2009

Vlado Salis, Heart of Europe’s very own singing chef, won the 2009 Dolny Kubin repete, last night, with the beautiful song Krasny je zivot. You can see a clip from the song below – apologises in advance for the enthusiastic if somewhat tone deaf audience (feel free to comment on ...

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By 03 7th, 2009

Earlier this month, the Slovakia accommodation portal Slovakia Travel Guide was relaunched, as part of the on-going re-development of the Heart of Europe suite of websites.  The new-look portal has been designed to be even more user-friendly and to fit seamlessly with the Slovakia – Heart of Europe. The web ...

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By 01 6th, 2009

The Slovakia festival, the Three Kings is a holiday of obligation in Slovakia, on the 6th January, in honour of the Three Wise Men, who came to bow before the newly born, baby Jesus. In the past, this day was celebrated with people going round houses in the village, dressed ...

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By 12 13th, 2008

Before the Gregorian calendar, also known as the “Everlasting” calendar, came into use, St. Lucia’s Day actually fell on the shortest day of the year. It was the most significant day amongst the witches’ days and according to people’s beliefs at that time, it was the day when all the ...

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By 12 8th, 2008

On the evening of the 5th December, children across Slovakia are busy cleaning their boots – the bigger the better – in anticipation of a visit from Saint Mikuláš. Bishop Mikuláš lived in the fourth century and was famous for his generosity, especially to children and the poor. The 6th ...

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By 12 5th, 2008

Following on from the Witches’ Days of St. Katarina and St. Ondrej in November, is the Witches’ Day of St. Barbara, on the 4th of December. Barbara was the patron saint of miners and fireman, as well as the protector against storms. Traditionally, on St. Barbara’s Day, women were not ...

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By 12 1st, 2008

The Souvenirs section of the Heart of Europe has now been updated to the new design. This in addition to the following pages and sections that have already been updated as part of the redevelopment of the website: Newsletter Subscription Slovakia Web Directory Slovakia Blog Search Engine Slovakia – Heart ...

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By 11 30th, 2008

Traditionally in Slovakia, the second of the so called Witches’ Days, St. Ondrej’s Day, falls on the 30th November. This day was especially for the girls, who got up to mischief, played practical jokes and had parties. This day was also full of different prophecies about getting married. The girls ...

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By 11 27th, 2008

It was quite mild weather on St. Katarina’s day and it was even sunny yesterday, so hopefully we’re heading for a mild winter here in Slovakia. We’ll see if the St. Katarina Traditions come true…

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By 11 25th, 2008

It is in the night that the witches make their mischief! Traditionally in Slovakia, the first of the so called Witches’ Days falls on the 25th November, St. Katarina’s Day. In the past, people believed that from then, up until the 21st of December, evil powers in the form of ...

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