From WhatsOnWhen.com

"30 April is the Witching Hour for the Czech people. This ancient folk festival is an amalgamation of Halloween and May Day which marks the end of Winter and the beginning of Spring. An effigy of a hag or witch (presumably symbolising Winter or perhaps a historical reference to the Czech pastime of witch-hunting) is burnt on a pyre on top of hills across the country.

The daring may even attempt to jump over the flames. It's a weird but compelling spectacle and if you're in Prague for late April, don't miss it."

I am so there.

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Posted April 18, 2004 02:24 PM @ (GMT - 6)