Oh, Sweet Darklings. We took such a journey. From the Balkans to the Baltics and everywhere in between, we tread through some of the most mysterious and ancient parts of Eastern Europe and found their pagan roots still mingling with their Eastern Orthodox and Muslim patriarchs. It was magical and I hope it piques your curiosity as it did ours. The journey was so long, that we had to break it into two parts. So come with us for this first leg and we'll bring you back home for the second after two weeks. 

Trivia: Defenestrations Of Prague

Dessert: Ukrainian Apple Sponge

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5. Czech Funeral Etiquette
6. Natural Burial Alternatives in Czech Funeral Culture
7. Hungarian Customs and Burial Folklore
8. Traditions and Culture of the People of Slovakia
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10. Polish Funeral Customs
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