Christmas markets open in Prague on first weekend of Advent

The traditional Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Old Town Square will take place on Saturday afternoon, on the first weekend of Advent. The 20-metres tall spruce is decorated in yellow and red, the colours of Prague. Visitors to the square will be able to see a special light and audio show every half hour from 4.30 pm to 9.30 pm. The light animation will be accompanied by a selection from Bedřich Smetana's Vltava, marking the 200th anniversary of Smetana's birth. The tree-lighting ceremony will also launch the city`s annual Christmas markets.