Czech Christmas
Radio Prague International has prepared a selection of articles on Christmas traditions for you.
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Czech Christmas
Boží Dar: the post office of little Baby Jesus
In Czechia, Christmas wishes aren’t sent to Santa, but to little Baby Jesus (or Ježíšek) at the post office in Boží Dar, the country’s highest town.
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Czech Christmas
Jakub Jan Ryba’s Christmas Mass: an indelible part of the Czech Christmas experience
One of the staples of Czech Christmas, along with fried carp, Christmas cookies and fairy tales, is Jakub Jan Ryba’s Christmas Mass.
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Czech Christmas
“I cannot defend carp”: The foreigner’s perspective on Czech Christmas!
To hear the outsider’s perspective on Czech Christmas, Danny Bate got an international panel to discuss their experiences and their opinions, both the good and the bad.
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Travel
Špilberk Castle offers Christmas visitors enchanting light show
Brno has plenty to offer visitors. Its Christmas markets celebrate local crafts and traditions; a lightshow at Špilberk Castle highlights of the city’s history and legends.
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Sunday Music Show
Christmas in My Heart: Leona Machálková’s first Christmas album
This edition of the Sunday Music Show features Leona Machálková, one of Czechia’s most popular musical singers, who has just released her first Christmas solo album.
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Czech Christmas
Test your knowledge of Czech Christmas traditions!
Do you know how many candles there are on the Advent wreath or what should not be missing on the festive Christmas table? Test your knowledge of Christmas in Czechia!
