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.
Prague's 2023 Christmas tree is on its way to Old Town Square
A 24-meter tall, 50-year-old spruce was cut down in Liberec on Saturday and will now become the centerpiece of Prague's Christmas market.
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Prague's Christmas markets ranked among the most affordable in Europe
The ranking found that Prague was affordable relative to UK prices, although people living in Czechia will likely feel the pinch of increasing costs.
Kofola’s rum-flavored Christmas edition leaves a bitter taste with health officials
Despite being non-alcoholic, the new, limited-edition drink has sparked controversy for sending a negative message to kids.
Fishermen descend on Czechia's largest pond for centuries-old carp harvest tradition
With Christmas a little over two months away, fishermen across the country are preparing to catch as many carp as possible.
Recycled Christmas trees become a holiday treat for Prague Zoo residents
Around 300 Christmas trees that went unsold over the holidays have been donated to Prague Zoo for the animals to snack on this New year's weekend.
A tale of two Christmases: Why do some celebrate this holiday in January?
Due to a calendar error going back two millennia, thousands of people in Czechia and millions more worldwide will celebrate Christmas on Jan.7.
Czech holiday calendar 2023: Three state holidays fall on a weekend
Overall, 2023 shapes up fairly well for long weekends, with 10 out of the 13 holidays falling on weekdays.
President Zeman condemns Russian aggression in his final Christmas speech
The retiring politician also looked back on his long career and pointed out his economic and diplomatic accomplishments.
Prague celebrates Christmas with locals and tourists on Kampa Island
City officials invited residents and visitors to Kampa Park on December 24 to enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch including fish soup.
Prague shopping center serves up Christmas dinner for those in need
The shops at Westfield Chodov are closed through Tuesday, but hundreds of people in need will enjoy a Christmas dinner at the mall this evening.
Weekend headlines: Prague welcomes an unseasonably warm Christmas Day
Plus: Czech firefighters report to 45 Christmas Eve fires, Czech Christmas post processes 313 kilograms of letters, and more weekend headlines.
Czech Republic rings in the Christmas holidays
Dec. 24 is when gifts are exchanged and Christmas dinner is consumed in the Czech Republic, kicking off three days of Christmas celebrations.
'Two different Christmases, two different cultures': Expats reveal their Czech holiday traditions
Czechs partake in a wide variety of Christmas habits and traditions – readers reveal which habits they've adopted.
