Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:05:17 +0200https://english.radio.cz/st-nicholass-angels-and-devils-visit-czech-children-8093546© 2026 Radio Prague International Those are the footsteps, voices and rattling chains of a memorable trio who visited children all across the Czech Republic on Sunday night. This was the annual celebration of St. Nicholas's Day or "Mikulas", commemorating the third century saint who was persecuted for his beliefs as Bishop of Myra in today's Turkey. St. Nicholas was known for his zealous defense and advancing of Christianity, and a host of holy deeds, such as helping sailors and fishermen in distress, ensuring people had enough food in times of famine and defending widows, children and all those persecuted and mistreated. Kate Barrette has more on St. Nicholas and his special day which for many marks the beginning of the Christmas season in the Czech Republic. encr@radio.cz (Cesky Rozhlas)webmaster@radio.cz (CRo Webmaster) https://english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/images/4f5197446b1f6808606b2a0aab5e5a67.png?timestamp=1583150525 https://english.radio.cz/st-nicholass-angels-and-devils-visit-czech-children-8093546 Radio Prague International Radio Prague International radio.prague.int@gmail.com clean 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9