Czech leaders unite in grief, remember lives lost this Christmas
President Petr Pavel and PM Petr Fiala urged Czech citizens to think of those who lost loved ones in the tragic Prague shooting this Christmas.
Tubs of Christmas carp to hit the streets of Czechia this week
While some supermarkets have halted sales of live fish at their locations, Christmas carp will go on sale across the country this week.
Prague's Holešovice Market to host Ukrainian-Czech Christmas market
On Sunday, December 17, a special Ukrainian-Czech Christmas market will offer handmade decorations, ceramics, and other unique Christmas gifts.
Brno named European Capital of Christmas 2024
The Czech city has been recognized as a "creative Christmas jewel" by the jury of the European Capital of Christmas competition.
Christmas and New Year's 2023: Shop closures and transport schedules for Prague
A guide to last-minute shopping for groceries and how to plan your evening out on New Year's Eve.
Here are the deadlines for posting Christmas packages from Czechia this year
Depending on which delivery service you use, there are a range of dates by which you need to post your gifts to ensure they arrive before Christmas.
Holiday gift ideas from Czechia for every budget and style in 2023
Gifts from Prague with love plus tips for locally-sourced Christmas baskets, gift vouchers, and more.
The 10 best things to do in Prague this weekend: December 8–10, 2023
Explore Venezuelan Christmas traditions, watch Asian films, see cars from Bond movies, adopt a cat, and much more.
Another Czech supermarket bans live carp sales this Christmas
Billa is the second major store to ban the sales of live carp outside its stores, highlighting its attempts to show more care for animal welfare.
Glide away: A complete guide to ice skating in Prague this winter
Almost all rinks in the capital will be open until the end of February next year, with most accepting visitors every day of the week until the evening.
Augustine Hotel: Experience a Christmas fairy tale in Prague
From Christmas to New Year's Eve, a hotel among the 13th-century walls of a former Augustinian monastery makes for an unforgettable holiday experience.
St. Nicholas celebrations in Prague: Where to meet saints, devils, and angels in 2023
Plus: Learn how Mikuláš is connected to Santa Claus and why this centuries-old tradition lives on in Czechia today.
Christmas trams return to the streets of Prague with city center parade
A Christmas tram parade will take place through the center of Prague today, with decorated vehicles riding across the city throughout the season.
25+ wonderful ways to welcome Advent in Prague in 2023
Today marks the first day of the countdown to Christmas. We've got a guide to less-crowded markets, tree-lightings, holiday lights, and much more.
Prague’s Old Town Christmas market to pay tribute to 50 years of Cinderella
Opening this weekend and running until the beginning of January, Prague's biggest markets have festive surprises in store.
From dessert tastings to eggnog liqueur: Sweet foodie gifts from Czechia
These holiday gift ideas for the food lover in your life focus on chocolate, coffee, and Czech cuisine's sweetest offerings.
Beloved Czech holiday fairy tale reimagined in animated adaptation
The Proud Princess will return to screens in an animated 3D version; the original 1950s fairy tale is a classic of Czech Christmas cinema.