Czech Christmas
Radio Prague International has prepared a selection of articles on Christmas traditions for you.
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Culture
World of Wonders: How Czech glass Christmas ornaments conquered the world
The Museum of Glass and Jewellery in Jablonec nad Nisou boasts the largest collection of glass Christmas ornaments in the world.
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Czech Christmas
“Rybovka” across generations: the Czech Christmas Mass and the Jan Neruda Grammar School choir
Nothing captures the Czech Christmas spirit quite like the Rybovka, says the Jan Neruda Grammar School choir. Composed in the 1700s, the Mass is a Czech favourite. Why?
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Culture
More than just the manger: Czech nativity scenes mirror everyday life
Nativity scenes celebrating the birth of the baby Jesus have a long tradition in the Czech lands, dating back to 1560.
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Sunday Music Show
Czech Christmas carols with a rock twist
With Christmas approaching, enjoy rock-infused carols performed by the Czech rock band Olympik, combining classics, baroque pieces, and original compositions.
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Culture
Jan Dell: “It’s great to hear that we organize one of the best Christmas markets in the world”
The Christmas market on Old Town Square is rated by the world media as one of the most beautiful in the world. So what makes it so special?
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Czech Christmas
Why Roráty matter: the magical Czech Advent masses before sunrise
Roráty, the ancient Czech Advent dawn Masses, return each December in candlelit churches. A priest and a mother from Zlín explain why this tradition still resonates today.
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