hlásku
A hlásku is a traditional Czech and Slovak folk custom observed on Saint Stephen's Day, December 26th. It is a form of caroling and blessing, where groups of people, often young men or boys, go from house to house in their village. They carry a decorated stick, known as the "hláska," which is often adorned with ribbons and flowers.
The participants perform songs and recitations wishing health, prosperity, and good fortune to the households they