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Prague Christmas markets run daily throughout December. A 'winter wonderland' awaits, as visitors come to soak up the atmosphere, browse the stalls and enjoy Christmas carols, warm food and hot wine - Christmas markets photos. |
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Christmas Markets 2008Christmas markets (Vanocni trh) are a key ingredient of the Czech festive magic. The Prague Christmas markets light up the city centre at this time of year, bringing tourists and locals together to enjoy the holiday spirit, in a true 'winter wonderland' setting. The Prague Christmas markets run daily throughout December. They take place at the Old Town Square & Wenceslas Square, with smaller ones operating at Havelske Trziste & Namesti Republiky. All are within 10 minutes walking distance of each other. |
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Prague Christmas markets consist of brightly
decorated wooden huts, selling Czech handicrafts,
hot food (corn on the cob, sausages and local specialties) and warm drinks. Outdoor Christmas
shopping is so much easier with a cup of hot wine
(svařené víno or svařák) in your hand!
A good selection of Christmas stocking fillers can be found in the markets. Products include Czech glass, wooden toys, scented candles, hand-made jewellery, ceramic mugs, hats and scarves, puppets and Christmas tree ornaments. You can also see traditional foods
made fresh right in front of you.
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Christmas markets are not just about shopping. In the Old Town Square children can stroke sheep, goats and even a lama. There is also a Bethlehem manger scene - a large wooden stable replete with straw floor depicts
Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus and the Three Kings.
Most impressive of all is the Christmas tree, shipped from the Sumava mountains in the South of the Czech Republic. Erected in the Old Town Square, the tree is draped in
a blaze of lights, which are turned on every night round 5pm. Set against a dark gothic skyline, this is a
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But what would Christmas be without carols? Local and International choirs, along with musical ensembles, take to the stage in the Old Town Square, entertaining visitors as they browse the market stalls.
School children from throughout the Czech Republic also come to entertain. The highlight of their year, the school children dress in traditional costume to dance and sing for the crowd.
Christmas in Prague is simply wonderful.
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 | | | | For visitors to Prague on the 5th December:
Mikulas in Prague
For visitors to Prague on 24th-26th December:
Prague Christmas Planner
For a perfect city break to
Prague, book the Prague Package |
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