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🖊Easter is one of those holidays that feels familiar across many cultures – spring, renewal, family – but the way it’s celebrated in the United States versus the Czech Republic is surprisingly different. As someone experiencing both perspectives, the contrast is not just interesting, it’s kind of shocking.

🐣In the United States, Easter is mostly a quiet, family-centered holiday rooted in Christian tradition but heavily commercialized. The typical American Easter revolves around Sunday: families go to church in the morning, then gather for a big meal – often featuring ham, potatoes, and spring vegetables. For kids, the highlight is the Easter egg hunt. Parents hide colorful plastic eggs filled with candy around the house or yard, and children run around collecting them in baskets – I personally remember accidentally grabbing a neighbor’s real eggs. The Easter Bunny 🐇plays a big role; bringing sweets and small gifts overnight, similar to Santa Claus at Christmas. Overall, the tone is soft, pastel-colored, and focused on children and family bonding.

The Czech Republic, on the other hand, celebrates Easter in a way that feels much more active, communal, and – maybe – a bit archaic in some ways. The most distinctive tradition happens on Easter Monday, not Sunday. On this day, boys and men visit girls and women and gently whip them with decorated willow branches called pomlázka. In return, the women give them painted eggs, sweets🍬🍫, or even a shot of alcohol. 🍸🥂
👉Read the whole blog at our webpage, more information in bio.

#writingablog #studentsblog #askstudents #fisbachelor #fismasters #easter #easterinusa #easterinczechia #culturedifferences #springiscoming
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• Friday, 10 April: State Exams & Master Thesis presentations (recommended for ISM & EDA)
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– Deadlines & preparation tips
– Using AI correctly in your Thesis
– Q&A with Academic Guarantors
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👉Read the new Blog written by Nick, EDS student

🖊Easter is one of those holidays that feels familiar across many cultures – spring, renewal, family – but the way it’s celebrated in the United States versus the Czech Republic is surprisingly different. As someone experiencing both perspectives, the contrast is not just interesting, it’s kind of shocking.

🐣In the United States, Easter is mostly a quiet, family-centered holiday rooted in Christian tradition but heavily commercialized. The typical American Easter revolves around Sunday: families go to church in the morning, then gather for a big meal – often featuring ham, potatoes, and spring vegetables. For kids, the highlight is the Easter egg hunt. Parents hide colorful plastic eggs filled with candy around the house or yard, and children run around collecting them in baskets – I personally remember accidentally grabbing a neighbor’s real eggs. The Easter Bunny 🐇plays a big role; bringing sweets and small gifts overnight, similar to Santa Claus at Christmas. Overall, the tone is soft, pastel-colored, and focused on children and family bonding.

The Czech Republic, on the other hand, celebrates Easter in a way that feels much more active, communal, and – maybe – a bit archaic in some ways. The most distinctive tradition happens on Easter Monday, not Sunday. On this day, boys and men visit girls and women and gently whip them with decorated willow branches called pomlázka. In return, the women give them painted eggs, sweets🍬🍫, or even a shot of alcohol. 🍸🥂
👉Read the whole blog at our webpage, more information in bio.

#writingablog #studentsblog #askstudents #fisbachelor #fismasters #easter #easterinusa #easterinczechia #culturedifferences #springiscoming
👉Read the new Blog written by Nick, EDS student

🖊Easter is one of those holidays that feels familiar across many cultures – spring, renewal, family – but the way it’s celebrated in the United States versus the Czech Republic is surprisingly different. As someone experiencing both perspectives, the contrast is not just interesting, it’s kind of shocking.

🐣In the United States, Easter is mostly a quiet, family-centered holiday rooted in Christian tradition but heavily commercialized. The typical American Easter revolves around Sunday: families go to church in the morning, then gather for a big meal – often featuring ham, potatoes, and spring vegetables. For kids, the highlight is the Easter egg hunt. Parents hide colorful plastic eggs filled with candy around the house or yard, and children run around collecting them in baskets – I personally remember accidentally grabbing a neighbor’s real eggs. The Easter Bunny 🐇plays a big role; bringing sweets and small gifts overnight, similar to Santa Claus at Christmas. Overall, the tone is soft, pastel-colored, and focused on children and family bonding.

The Czech Republic, on the other hand, celebrates Easter in a way that feels much more active, communal, and – maybe – a bit archaic in some ways. The most distinctive tradition happens on Easter Monday, not Sunday. On this day, boys and men visit girls and women and gently whip them with decorated willow branches called pomlázka. In return, the women give them painted eggs, sweets🍬🍫, or even a shot of alcohol. 🍸🥂
👉Read the whole blog at our webpage, more information in bio.

#writingablog #studentsblog #askstudents #fisbachelor #fismasters #easter #easterinusa #easterinczechia #culturedifferences #springiscoming
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👉Read the new Blog written by Nick, EDS student 🖊Easter is one of those holidays that feels familiar across many cultures – spring, renewal, family – but the way it’s celebrated in the United States versus the Czech Republic is surprisingly different. As someone experiencing both perspectives, the contrast is not just interesting, it’s kind of shocking. 🐣In the United States, Easter is mostly a quiet, family-centered holiday rooted in Christian tradition but heavily commercialized. The typical American Easter revolves around Sunday: families go to church in the morning, then gather for a big meal – often featuring ham, potatoes, and spring vegetables. For kids, the highlight is the Easter egg hunt. Parents hide colorful plastic eggs filled with candy around the house or yard, and children run around collecting them in baskets – I personally remember accidentally grabbing a neighbor’s real eggs. The Easter Bunny 🐇plays a big role; bringing sweets and small gifts overnight, similar to Santa Claus at Christmas. Overall, the tone is soft, pastel-colored, and focused on children and family bonding. The Czech Republic, on the other hand, celebrates Easter in a way that feels much more active, communal, and – maybe – a bit archaic in some ways. The most distinctive tradition happens on Easter Monday, not Sunday. On this day, boys and men visit girls and women and gently whip them with decorated willow branches called pomlázka. In return, the women give them painted eggs, sweets🍬🍫, or even a shot of alcohol. 🍸🥂 👉Read the whole blog at our webpage, more information in bio. #writingablog #studentsblog #askstudents #fisbachelor #fismasters #easter #easterinusa #easterinczechia #culturedifferences #springiscoming
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📌 Thursday, April 2 – Dean’s Day
❌ No classes
❌ No office hours
📌 Friday, April 3 & Monday, April 6 – Easter Holidays
🐣 No classes or office hours on these days either.
✨ Enjoy your time off and have a lovely holiday

#eastertime #easterholiday #daysoff #askstudents
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📅 7–10 April
No regular classes — the whole week is dedicated to inspiring lectures, workshops, and modern teaching methods.
✨ What’s happening?
• EDS & EDA: Elective course Presentation and Communication Skills (3 ECTS)
• ISM: Mandatory class 4SA636 – Basics of Enterprise Information Security
• Friday, 10 April: State Exams & Master Thesis presentations (recommended for ISM & EDA)
– How to choose your topic
– Deadlines & preparation tips
– Using AI correctly in your Thesis
– Q&A with Academic Guarantors
🔗 More details on the FIS Student SharePoint.

#innovationweek #greatlectures #askstudents #fisbachelor #fismasters
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Innovation in Teaching Week is coming! 🚀 📅 7–10 April No regular classes — the whole week is dedicated to inspiring lectures, workshops, and modern teaching methods. ✨ What’s happening? • EDS & EDA: Elective course Presentation and Communication Skills (3 ECTS) • ISM: Mandatory class 4SA636 – Basics of Enterprise Information Security • Friday, 10 April: State Exams & Master Thesis presentations (recommended for ISM & EDA) – How to choose your topic – Deadlines & preparation tips – Using AI correctly in your Thesis – Q&A with Academic Guarantors 🔗 More details on the FIS Student SharePoint. #innovationweek #greatlectures #askstudents #fisbachelor #fismasters
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