Advent lamplighter returning to Charles Bridge this holiday season
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From tomorrow evening through the Christmas season, the gas lamps on Prague's Charles Bridge will be lit by hand at dusk every night.
Foreigners living in the Czech Republic react to carp and other Christmas traditions
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A recent poll of employees working for an international company in Prague found out how expats really feel about carp and other holiday traditions.
Christmas tree for Prague's Old Town Square cut down near Liberec
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The National Theatre can’t stage productions with an audience, so they will go ahead without one for the holidays.
