Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:20:20 +0200https://english.radio.cz/pernik-a-czech-christmas-delicacy-goes-back-centuries-8144020© 2026 Radio Prague International It is not just at local markets where gingerbread in all shapes and colours can be found. Baking the delicacy is a treasured tradition among most Czech families as well. On average each household bakes around eight types of gingerbreads, known as the perník, ahead of Christmas and children are often excited to partake in their preparation. To find out more about the way they are made, Radio Prague visited a museum that specialises in the baking of exquisite gingerbreads. encr@radio.cz (Cesky Rozhlas)webmaster@radio.cz (CRo Webmaster) https://english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/images/pernik_muzeum3.jpg?timestamp=1607356554 https://english.radio.cz/pernik-a-czech-christmas-delicacy-goes-back-centuries-8144020 Radio Prague International Radio Prague International radio.prague.int@gmail.com clean 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9