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354 Why Do Czechs Keep Fish Scales in Their Wallets?
Why do Czechs put fish scales in their wallets? And why might seeing an orange tram in Prague be a sign of good luck?
In this episode of the slowczech Podcast, Monča takes you into the world of Czech superstitions. Discover the curious beliefs that connect everyday life with luck, money, and bad luck — and learn what these traditions reveal about Czech culture.
What you'll learn:
Useful Czech vocabulary related to luck and bad luck
Why breaking a mirror means seven years of bad luck
What Czechs mean when they knock on wood
Why people keep carp scales in their wallets at Christmas
What makes…
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