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<ul><li>Christmas in the Czech Republic begins on Christmas Eve, December 24.</li><li>People used to believe that this day was filled with magic and ceremony, which explains why there are so many legends and customs surrounding it.</li><li>Practises such as lighting a Christmas tree, singing Christmas songs, going for a stroll, or even visiting a cemetery to honour those who have passed away are still commonly observed by most people today.</li><li>Some Czech families still practise practises with pagan origins, such as predicting the future by slicing an apple in half or pouring hot lead into the water.</li><li>In addition, preparing the table for the Christmas supper is still strictly adhered to, including placing an even number of plates and dressing up for dinner.</li><li>And what is present on nearly every Czech Christmas table? Traditional Christmas fare includes fish soup, carp (or sometimes another fish), schnitzels with potato salad, and a tray of cookies.</li><li>According to urban legend, if you leave the Christmas table, you will die within a year. Therefore, no one leaves the table during the holiday.</li><li>After dinner, the long-awaited time arrives: the children eagerly anticipate a bell signalling that the never-seen Jeek has just left the house, but not before depositing gifts beneath the decorated Christmas tree.</li><li>After supper and the opening of gifts, many people, including nonreligious individuals, attend midnight mass.</li><li>The midnight masses at St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague Castle and St. Peter and Paul's Cathedral in Brno have distinctive ambiences.</li><li>On the 25th and 26th of December, family, friends, and neighbours visit and spend time together on Christmas's first and second days.</li><li>Typically, stuffed and roasted duck, goose, or chicken is served with dumplings and cabbage for lunch.</li><li>This year, observe a few Czech traditions; you will realise they genuinely enchanted Christmas. Our Holiday Vibes are Good Vibes Only!</li></ul>

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<ul><li>Christmas markets play an essential role in creating a merry environment throughout the Czech Republic throughout the holiday season.</li><li>They are held in various national locations, with the primary market at the Old Town Square in Prague.</li><li>The Christmas markets are comprised of wooden stalls supplied with local handicrafts and traditional foods throughout the holiday season.</li><li>Visitors indulge in many delectable foods and beverages, including mulled wine, hot cocoa, roasted chestnuts, pork ham, sausages, and a traditional pastry Trdelnk.</li><li>They also have the opportunity to purchase various items such as ceramics, jewellery, wooden toys, aromatic candles, and ornaments for Christmas trees.</li><li>The Christmas markets are primarily about getting into the Advent atmosphere and having fun.</li><li>Visit the markets to participate in activities such as singing Christmas carols, viewing a carved nativity scene, and watching various performances. The Christmas tree will also be lit up in public.</li></ul>

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<ul><li>The beginning of Advent, which is when many of the Christmas markets in the Czech Republic open for business, takes place at the end of November, and they remain open until the beginning of January, when the Christmas season officially comes to an end with the celebration of the Day of the Three Kings.</li><li>On your holiday break in Europe or the Czech Republic, you will have plenty of time to stop by one or more of the many Christmas markets spread across the country.</li><li>Many of these markets are located in picturesque historic settings on main city squares, where they can be easily accessed and readily enjoyed.</li><li>When it comes to Christmas in the Czech Republic doesn't get much better than this!</li></ul>

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Postcard-pretty during the holiday season, Prague shines. Instead of sipping mulled wine, try a glass of grog, a mixture of rum, water, lemon juice, and sugar. The stunning backdrop includes the twin spires of Our Lady Before Tyn, built in the 14th century, and the city's famed astronomical clock, built in the 15th century. A glistening wave of holiday cheer erupts between them. Frosted, hand-blown glass ornaments are among the many gift options. Warm, fatty sausages straight from the grill, pancakes hot off the griddle, garlic-and-cheese flatbread, and a glass of svarak, the local citrusy take on mulled wine, will keep you there. Every corner of the plaza is scented with cinnamon spray. Take the kids to the Old Town Square, where they can pet sheep, goats, and even a donkey, who are all waiting patiently for the attention of well-meaning visitors.

Prague

Looking for more holiday cheer than Prague can offer? The cities of Ceske Budejovice and Cesky Krumlov in southern Bohemia are home to some of Europe's liveliest markets. The city plaza of Ceske Budejovice, a town in the Czech Republic known for its eclectic blend of gothic and classical architecture, hosts a horde of vendors selling wooden toys, holiday decorations, and hot spiced mulled wine during the holiday season. Cesky Krumlov is a picture-perfect Disney town with a castle that looks straight out of a fairy tale. The market stalls may be in the town square, where you can enjoy the sights and smells of Christmas trees, wreaths, and grilled sausages and pastries.

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In addition, Freedom Square in the city of Brno has a traditional Czech Christmas market and many other activities with a Christmas theme. The concept of a gourmet Christmas has also been developed. If you want to try some of the finest cuisines the area's restaurants offer, Dominican Square is the place to go. You could also go to&nbsp;Zelný trh&nbsp;and Moravské Square if you're looking for additional shopping and activities related to Christmas.

Brno

Visit the town hall square in Cesky Budejovice, the most well-known for producing Budweiser beer, to find everything related to Christmas. Its primary historic square, with its gorgeous town hall and a statue of Samson, is the ideal setting for a Christmas tree and vendors selling Christmas goods because buildings with historical significance surround the square. Skating around the sculptures on the ice is romantic in and of itself! Be sure to double verify the dates if you plan to visit this city during the winter, as the Christmas market closes sooner than other similar events in the Czech Republic.

Ceske Budejovice

The Christmas market in Cesky Krumlov is hosted in Svornosti Square. Send a message to Baby Jesus from the Christmas post office, take a guided tour of the monastery on the square, and engage in various Advent and Christmas-themed activities. The Christmas ambience here enhances the beauty of the ancient setting, situated in the s-bends of a river. In addition to participating in Christmas events, tourists can tour the castle, explore the town, and enjoy the warm ambience in cafes, restaurants, and stores. Why not combine a trip to this unique city in the Czech Republic with the festive season?

Cesky Krumlov

Karlovy Vary is a town in the Czech Republic known for its spa treatments and is located above many hot springs. Those who like to combine sightseeing with periods of relaxation will find it an excellent Christmas destination. The weekends of December in Karlovy Vary are jam-packed with events, and the Czech Christmas market, nestled between two hotels (Grandhotel Pupp and Thermal Hotel), offers a festive ambience and holiday goodies throughout the month.

Karlovy Vary

Liberec is the third largest city in the Bohemia area of the Czech Republic, and it is well-known for its castle and town hall. In Liberec, where a Christmas market is conducted throughout the season, the Christmas tree lighting ceremony occurs on the square at City Hall.

Liberec

The Christmas market in Ostrava is located in Masaryk Square, and it is highly recommended that you go there. Participate in various activities with a Christmas and holiday theme, including meeting Santa Claus, going ice skating, and more.

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Republic Square, the city that gave the world the world-famous Pilsner beer, hosts its annual Christmas market. The square is filled with neat stalls full of local handicrafts and souvenirs. In addition, there will be a live nativity scene with real animals as part of the celebrations here. Visitors can see the cathedral and a synagogue, and other historical sites while on a tour of the Plzen brewery, where they may also take a beer-tasting tour.

Plzen

National Geographic has picked Telc, one of the UNESCO-protected cities in the Czech Republic, as one of the top travel destinations for 2020. The Christmas market on Market Square may be small, but it contributes to the charm and beauty of this city.

Telc

The Christmas season in Litomerice begins with the lighting of the Christmas tree on Mrové námst at the beginning of December (Peace Square). Here, the Christmas market opens in the middle of the month and closes just before Christmas. A petting zoo, live entertainment, games, and other activities create a cheerful mood around the festively adorned food and gift stands.

Litomerice

Most Christmas market is open from late November through late December. A skating rink accompanies the market but remains open well into the new year after closing. St. Nicholas Day, a Christmas night run, choir concerts, and workshops are among the activities in conjunction with the Most Christmas market. The petting zoo and the option to submit a letter to Santa in a special mailbox at Town Hall give children something to anticipate.

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Every year, visitors from the Czech Republic and other countries travel to Opava's Christmas markets. Since it has been held here since 1999, Opava is well-versed in creating a lively holiday mood! The Christmas tree lighting inaugurates the Advent season, which features music, a life-size Nativity scene, and thoughtful decorations. Children can also send letters to Baby Jesus to fulfil their Christmas desires. Visitors may observe the Christmas market from the town hall's tower.

Opava

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<ul><li>In the Czech Republic, Christmas Eve is celebrated with a lavish feast.</li><li>The main dish is fried carp, which may be kept alive in a bathtub until cooked.</li><li>On Christmas Eve, the Christmas tree is adorned. Traditionally, the Christmas tree is decked with apples, candies, and traditional decorations.</li><li>However, in modern houses, ornaments purchased commercially are sometimes used.</li><li>Santa Claus is not the Czech Republic's gift-giver. Instead, Baby Jesus (Jeek) brings children gifts on Christmas Eve. Children typically leave the room containing the Christmas tree until they hear a bell (rung by their parents) signalling that Baby Jesus has given the gifts.</li><li>It is believed that the Infant Jesus resides in the mountain village of Bo Dar, where a post office accepts and stamps mail addressed to him.</li><li>St. Mikulas, also known as St. Nicholas, brings gifts on St. Mikulas Day at the start of December.</li><li>St. Mikulas is attired as a bishop in white garb instead of a red Santa outfit.</li><li>Christmas Eve may finish with midnight service, or the family may attend mass on Christmas Day and then share a lunchtime dinner.</li><li>In the Czech Republic, there is a prevalent holiday superstition that food and household items can predict the upcoming year.</li><li>To determine whether good or ill fortune is ahead, halve an apple and examine its core.</li><li>If the core has four corners, terrible luck is on the horizon, but a heart with five corners indicates good fortune.</li><li>It is usual for young women seeking love to toss a shoe at the door next door; if the shoe points toward the door, marriage is likely.</li></ul>

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To put it simply, this is a proper standard. Any person can conjure up the spirit of a Christmas market by drinking mulled wine flavoured with cinnamon, clove, star aniseed, and the peel of an orange or lemon. Prague's Old Town Square and esk Krumlov, South Bohemia, are the most famous Christmas markets. The aroma of mulled wine will be wafting through the air. Have a mug of mulled wine to warm your hands, but remember not to drink too much of it the next time you do so.

Mulled Wine

This delicious indulgence is offered throughout the year, but the holiday season brings out its full flavour. Warm versions of the flaky rolled pastry covered with sugar, cinnamon, crushed almonds, or other nuts are sold at Christmas markets. All of the merchants boast that they sell the authentic Old Czech speciality. Still, cynics attack them, arguing that Trdelník is related to Austro-Hungarian traditions, and on top of that, Hungarians have also staked a claim to this delicious cake. But who cares — it is so mouthwatering that one should not waste time worrying about such little matters.

Trdelník

The popularity of this sugary alcoholic beverage may be slightly lower than mulled wine, yet it is still unmistakably connected with holiday fairs and markets. Because it is composed of water and honey, it can be considered a dessert that is more liquid in consistency. The mead sold at Christmas markets typically comes in various flavours and preparations, such as mead spiced with vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon or mead made with fruit juice.

Mead

Ham is another delicacy that is available year-round. However, when you see it being sliced directly from the spit, your taste receptors will begin to dance, and as it melts in your mouth, you will be ecstatic. Moreover, you can soak up the fire's incredible warmth, which is especially appealing on chilly days. There is, however, one minor issue: ham is arguably not the healthiest food, but if there is one time of year when this is irrelevant, it must be the holiday season. In addition, Prague ham is well-known in the culinary world. In the 19th century, it was first produced by a Prague butcher, whose technique was to mildly smoke and boil a ham joint. Unsurprisingly, therefore, this delicacy is typically available at Prague Christmas markets.

The original recipe for punch called for five ingredients: water, alcohol, sugar, lemon juice, and spices. Sometime later, fruit juice was added as a second ingredient. Suppose you are interested in sampling an Olomouc version of this delicacy. In that case, you should visit the Olomouc Christmas markets, where you may purchase traditional punch created in the same manner for decades, with just a handful of individuals knowing the actual procedure. You can sip it warm at the Christmas market in Olomouc or take a bottle home to enjoy later. There is much more to purchase and sample at Christmas markets. How about roasted chestnuts, almonds, or traditional gingerbread to tantalise your taste buds? These markets are also excellent places to purchase Christmas decorations and gifts. On the other hand, you cannot find anything here, as vendors are only permitted to sell traditional Christmas items.

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The month of December in Europe is synonymous with Christmas Markets, so make sure you wear comfy shoes and are ready to hit the ground running in Prague, as the city is filled with Christmas booths and markets. If you are looking for the most scenic Christmas Market and would prefer only to attend one, then you should make sure that you don't miss a visit to the Old Town Square Christmas Market, and you should make sure that you make your way the top of the Old Town Tower for a view from above! You won't regret it!

The Old Town Square Christmas Markets

When a call was issued on Instagram stories to discover what Czech dishes must be consumed during the holiday season in the Czech Republic, practically every single response contained Trdelnk. This traditional sweet dish from the Czech Republic is made with a cinnamon sugar-coated pastry dough that has been hollowed out and is now commonly topped with soft-serve ice cream. At the Good Food Coffee and Bakery at 8 Karlova Street, you'll find an overwhelming variety of flavour combinations (the main street that connects Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square).

Try Trdelník

The only thing more enchanted than Prague in December is Prague at night in December when the city is bathed in an amber glow from the mixture of Christmas lights and the brilliance that the town always exudes. Take in the enchanting scenery on your way to Charles Bridge by strolling down to the bridge from the Prague Dancing House.

Walk the Vltava River at Night

On top of the Old Town Tower is one of the most spectacular vantage locations in the entire city. However, it is remarkably breathtaking during the holiday season since you can see the Christmas markets and everything happening in them from a bird's eye view. The cost of the ticket is approximately 9 euros, and if you feel like climbing only some of the stairs, there is an elevator you can take to the summit of the mountain.

Climb the Old Town Tower to the top

After your stroll across the Charles Bridge, please go to Castle Hill to take in the breathtaking panoramas of the city below. On a day with clear skies, this spot offers one of the most spectacular panoramas of Prague, and at the very top of the hill is a little Christmas market with a few stalls.

Christmas Markets at Castle Hill

Take advantage of all the delicious food and wine available when you are dashing about town from one Christmas Market to the next. The Czech version of mulled wine, also known as svaák, is similar to the German gluhwein but features a heavier emphasis on lemon and other citrus flavours to counteract the sweetness of the wine.

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Although Christmas is celebrated in practically every country on earth, the holiday is observed with extreme enthusiasm in this one. The squares and streets are packed with vendors selling their wares, so the streets are brightly lit and colourful. You can buy typical goods this season on the roads at this time of year. Svaák is a highly spicy hot wine with a rich flavour traditionally served with trdelnk, a traditional treat of wheat dough roasted on a wooden stick. Svaák is offered as an accompaniment to trdelnk.

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The date is December 4. Traditional Czech culture dictates that a single woman should have a branch from a cherry tree at least ten years old displayed in her home. If the branch flowers before Christmas Eve, it is supposed that the woman will get engaged the following year. On December 5, people celebrate Saint Nicholas Day with celebrations similar to those held in Spain to commemorate the Three Wise Men. Traditionally, eating lentils towards the end of the year brings prosperity, while eating four nuts promotes longevity and health.

Barborky or Feast of Saint Barbara

The official start of the Christmas season, December 24 (Štědrý den), is often regarded as the highlight of the holiday season. Probably because of the abundance of food that has always been provided for Christmas dinner and fed to family and farm animals, its Czech name means "Generous Day." On this day of the year, even the needy would ensure everyone ate their fill. Adam and Eva's name day is December 24. In many Czech homes, the Christmas tree is decked with traditional ornaments, and the year's most festive meal is planned. Many beliefs about one's future life, love, and fate are tied to the Christmas Eve holiday. One Czech Christmas tradition involves fasting all day to witness the "golden piglet" (zlaté prasátko) at night; for more information about the Czech Christmas traditions and beliefs.

December 24 (Christmas Eve)

Carp and potato salad, with mushroom, sauerkraut, or fish soup as an appetiser, are offered for dinner after sunset (according to custom, dinner shouldn't be served before the first star has come out). Did you know there are reputedly a hundred distinct methods to cook carp? Christmas carp is a fish raised specifically for the holiday season and sold in enormous tubs on the sidewalks and town squares leading up to the holiday. There is no other time of year when this phenomenon can be observed. The carp of some households spend several days a week as a temporary pets for the kids. A dessert like an apple strudel is an excellent way to round out the meal. Formerly served just at Christmas, the traditional Christmas bread known as vánoka is now accessible all year round and has lost much of its Christmas significance.

Christmas Dinner

Everyone at the table can join in singing holiday carols after supper before admiring the tree. The presents under the tree will have already been set there. Children in the Czech Republic often tell their parents that Baby Jesus (Jeek) will come into the room via the window and leave them gifts on Christmas Eve. As opposed to the concrete figure of Santa Claus, no one has ever seen Baby Jesus or even heard of his home. Like Santa, he gets letters with wish lists from Czech kids a few weeks before the holiday.

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Some individuals celebrate the conclusion of Christmas Eve by going to the midnight mass (půlnoční mše) at a church in their community. It begins at noon; however, some churches start earlier, such as at ten o'clock at night. There is also the possibility of a Christmas Mass explicitly geared for children in the afternoon.

Midnight Mass

Czech Republic Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and December 26, also known as the First and Second Christmas Holidays, or the Christmas Feast (Bo hod vánon) and St. Stephen's Day (Sv. tpán). Christmas is also known as the First and Second Christmas Holidays. Children, students, instructors, and others in need would visit the houses of others and sing Christmas songs on St. Stephen's Day. Today's families spend the holiday season relaxing at home or travelling to spend time with extended family and close friends.

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