Prague's Christmas markets are opening amid a Covid surge – here are the rules for visiting
Concerns are being raised about whether the Czech Republic’s traditional Christmas markets can go ahead as planned as Covid cases skyrocket.
Stores remain open November 17, but many Czechs say they shouldn't be
The 2016 law regulating holiday shopping has left store operators, workers, and shoppers calling for a full ban or none at all.
Christmas markets will return to Prague for 2021 holiday season
After a year without Christmas markets due to Covid-19 regulations, they'll be back in 2021, organizers have announced.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 6, 2021
New saliva-based COVID test on the way, Three Kings celebrations go online, and a Czech space photo that's out of this world!
Czech holiday calendar 2021: four state holidays fall on the weekend
Christmas is a particular disappointment, with just one day off out of three and another strikeout on Jan. 1, 2022
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Dec. 23, 2020
State of emergency extended in the Czech Republic, anti-COVID PES system jumps to 81 points and Czech athlete of the year revealed
Ultimate holiday playlist: the top 10 greatest Czech Christmas songs of all time
We asked Janek Rubeš, Ondřej Pivec, and a few other familiar Czech names to pick their all-time favorite festive tunes.
Reader stories: Separated from family over the holidays and a very first Christmas in Prague
With COVID-19 restrictions forcing many to cancel their annual travel plans, we spoke to readers who will be homesick for the holidays.
From honeyglazed ham to crispy carp: Festive meals from Prague restaurants to your holiday table
These skillfully prepared menus featuring local ingredients will cheer up your stay-at-home Christmas and New Year's celebrations.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Dec. 18, 2020
Czech ski resorts are opening today, PM plays up WHO membership, and the biggest Christmas tree in the Czech Republic revealed.
Czech blown-glass and beaded Christmas decorations awarded UNESCO status
The traditional method of crafting decorations, native to the North Bohemia region, has been inscribed on the Intangible Heritage list.
Czechs will spend less on Christmas this year, with fewer and cheaper gifts
Younger people in particular plan to cut back on holiday spending, and more shopping will be online
9 perfect Christmas gift ideas for people who love Prague and the Czech Republic
From handmade gifts like candles and toys to gift vouchers for a luxury getaway, here are our recommendations for holiday giving.
The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol will stream live on TV and YouTube this year
The National Theatre can’t stage productions with an audience, so they will go ahead without one for the holidays.
On the hunt for that perfect Christmas tree? Here are some tips
From traditional cut trees, to renting a live tree, there are more choices than ever this year.
Ready to hit the slopes? You may have to sit in quarantine before you do
Austrian ski resorts are set to reopen, but those arriving from the Czech Republic will have to jump through some hoops before they are allowed to ski.
Prague Castle remains closed, despite the easing of pandemic restrictions
The main complex may partly open for midnight mass on Dec. 24 if conditions allow