National traditions of Slovakia. Habits, mentality and the way of living
Slovakia is a beautiful but quite cold and damp country. Such a climate and decades spent unnoticed under the yoke of other nations formed a national character that can be described as calm and restrained. More than 72% of Slovaks are Christians, mostly Catholics. Evangelicals, Orthodox, and Jews also live in the country. The family is a priority for most Slovaks, close friends are in second place. When a child is born, parents receive a cash support. Children are expected to behave maturely: restraint, courtesy, respectfulness, attentiveness, keeping clothes clean. Physical punishment is still common.
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Guests usually bring wine, chocolate or an odd number of flowers. However, the number 13 should be avoided - many Slovaks are quite superstitious. White lilies and chrysanthemums are for funerals. One should dress in a formal manner and take off one's shoes at the door. During communication, it is not worth discussing work and finances, unless the interlocutors themselves bring up this subject. Most likely, alcohol will be traditionally served at the table. Non-drinkers should politely refuse the offer.
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Slovaks mourn deceased loved ones for a full year. All this time, daughters and widows dress in black. Cremation is not common due to Christian beliefs. Slovaks prefer not to intervene in matters outside their country and do not like when foreigners criticize Slovakia but rarely react to this painfully. Slovaks do not accept loud talk, boasting, and arrogance, trying to be modest and restrained.
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Cathedrals and basilicas in Slovakia
♥ Katedrála sv. Martina, Bratislava. On the map Photos
♥ Katedrála sv. Jána a sv. Felixa z Valois, Bratislava. On the map Photos
♥ Katedrála sv. Šebastiána, Bratislava. On the map Photos
♥ Bazilika Narodenia Panny Márie, Marianka. On the map Photos
♥ Bazilika sv. Emeráma, Nitra. On the map Photos
♥ Bazilika sv. Mikuláša, Trnava. On the map Photos
♥ Katedrála sv. Jána Krstiteľa, Trnava. On the map Photos
♥ Katedrála sv. Martina, Bratislava. On the map Photos
♥ Katedrála sv. Jána a sv. Felixa z Valois, Bratislava. On the map Photos
♥ Katedrála sv. Šebastiána, Bratislava. On the map Photos
♥ Bazilika Narodenia Panny Márie, Marianka. On the map Photos
♥ Bazilika sv. Emeráma, Nitra. On the map Photos
♥ Bazilika sv. Mikuláša, Trnava. On the map Photos
♥ Katedrála sv. Jána Krstiteľa, Trnava. On the map Photos
Castles of Slovakia
♥ Castle 'Blatnica Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Bojnice Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Branč Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Bratislava Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Brekov Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Blatnica Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Bojnice Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Branč Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Bratislava Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Brekov Castle' . On the map Photos
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