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| Hello, and welcome to the Culture Class — Holidays in the Czech Republic Series at CzechClass101.com. In this series, we’re exploring the traditions behind Czech holidays and observances. I’m Michael, and you're listening to Lesson 12, International Women's Day. In Czech, it’s called Mezinárodní den žen. |
| International Women's Day has been one of Bohemia’s favorites since the days of socialism, when it seemed attractive for its particularly progressive character. |
| Now, before we get into more detail, do you know the answer to this question— |
| Do you know what the most common gift is on International Women's Day in the Czech Republic? |
| If you don't already know, you’ll find out a bit later. Keep listening. |
| Naturally, International Women’s Day celebrates women or ženy. Men mostly play the role of well-wishers. |
| The main task for both men and women on this holiday is not to forget it and to raise consciousness among people who don’t understand the meaning of such a celebration. On this day, women’s rights became a symbol of equality or rovnost and democracy or demokracie . |
| International Women's Day can be celebrated in a circle of friends or family members, and also with work colleagues. Employees hold joint parties and celebrations, which create good feelings among their colleagues. They eat, drink, and remind each other about equal rights in the workplace, or pracoviště. |
| If you’re feeling sentimental, you can also express your congratulations through a poem or báseň. |
| Now it's time to answer our quiz question- |
| Do you know what the most common gift is on International Women's Day in the Czech Republic? |
| The most common gift is a bouquet of flowers, particularly red carnations. |
| Well listeners, how was this lesson? Did you learn something new? |
| Do you celebrate International Women's Day in your country? |
| Leave a comment telling us at CzechClass101.com, and I’ll see you in the next lesson! |
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