The best things to do in Prague this week: November 29–December 5
See festive nativity scenes, do socially-distanced glamping, stay at home and stream with a new Prague-shot holiday film, or enjoy Sunday brunch.
Advent lamplighter returning to Charles Bridge this holiday season
From tomorrow evening through the Christmas season, the gas lamps on Prague's Charles Bridge will be lit by hand at dusk every night.
Prague's festive transport fleet hits the streets this weekend
Two trams, a bus, and a cable car will sport holiday lights and decorations until Three Kings Day.
Czech morning news roundup: Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Christmas tree put up in Prague Old Town Square, Honeywell to open Czech R&D center, endangered silver gibbon born in Prague Zoo.
Christmas tree for Prague's Old Town Square cut down near Liberec
The Christmas tree for Old Town Square's Christmas market was cut down this morning, and will soon be on its way to Prague.
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.
Prague selects Old Town Square tree, announces market dates
As traditional outdoor markets return to the Czech capital, the city announces more details about the Old Town tree and markets.
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.
Old Town Square’s Christmas tree will live on as furniture for a retirement home
Wood from Prague’s main holiday tree will be turned into tables and benches by a vocational school.
QUIZ: How well do you know Czech Christmas traditions?
Have you experienced Christmastime in the Czech Republic? See if you know your Czech Christmas trivia with our not-so-challenging quiz
Prague opens free ice skating rink at Letná Park
For the fifth straight year, a rink operated by the city has opened in Prague 7; this year, additional COVID-19 restrictions are in place
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.
There will be tears: Mikuláš and his angels and devils will make their masked rounds this year
Online and socially distanced options are already booking up for Czech St. Nicholas; here's what you need to know
Giant Christmas tree heads to Prague’s Old Town Square
The beautiful spruce will take center-stage on the square, but will it be the same without the traditional Christmas market?
Mulled wine and cookies to go: 5 tips for recreating the Prague Christmas markets at home
The Czech capital's largest Christmas markets may have been canceled, but there are many ways to bring the holiday spirit home!