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Most stores do not stay open late, are not open on Sundays, and close at noon on Saturday. For holidays, such as Easter and Christmas, EVERYTHING closes for about a week. So stock up on what you need.
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Folk culture still exists, such as music, dance, costumes, food. And it is highly specific based on what region you are in.
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Name days: until a few years ago, Slovaks were required to name their children with one of the “official” names, and each one corresponds to a particular day, which is celebrated like a birthday.
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Everything (almost) in Slovak in given a diminutive. Sara = Sarka, Martin = Martinko, etc.
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Slovaks tend to head to the hills constantly, for any occasion…weekends, holidays, etc. Cities may be empty, but the woods are full.
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