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.
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
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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
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The main complex may partly open for midnight mass on Dec. 24 if conditions allow
Ordering gifts online? Better do it now for Christmas delivery
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Delivery services have set quotas for e-shop orders as they struggle to meet unprecedented demand.
A beginner's guide to festive Czech baking, cooking, and holiday traditions
Now is the time to start prepping for Christmas and New Year's Eve entertaining with these tips for recipes, gifts, and more
There will be tears: Mikuláš and his angels and devils will make their masked rounds this year
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Online and socially distanced options are already booking up for Czech St. Nicholas; here's what you need to know
Hop a festive ride on Prague's holiday trams and retrobus all season long
The public transit authority's Christmas vehicles boast over 13,000 lights; here's when and where to catch a ride
Black Friday sales set Czech online record, e-shopping expected to remain strong
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The pandemic led to a big jump in online sales for both e-shops and traditional shops.
