CHRISTMAS IN PRAGUE

Prague is a city of old legends in Czech Republic.

RELIGION IN PRAGUE

Christmas traditions in Prague

PET A CARP

• The traditional Czech Christmas meal consists of fried carp. Many families actually buy this fish alive and keep it in their bathtubs for days or weeks until it’s ready to be cooked. In recent years, a lot of families have changed the tradition to avoid animal cruelty – they still buy the carp but on Christmas Eve, they release it into a river rather than eating it. Potato salad and soups are also a big part of Christmas celebrations, which mainly happen on the night of the 24th.

TV iS A BIG PART OF THE DAY

• On December 24th, local channels show fairy tales all day long and it’s a tradition for families to wake up on that day, turn the TV on and just leave it on in the background for the entire day. In many homes, the TV even stays on during dinner.

THERE IS NO SANTA CLAUS

• On Christmas Day you won’t find kids searching for Santa and his reindeer to deliver presents. Instead, presents are delivered by Baby Jesus and the delivery is usually announced by the ringing of a bell. It can happen at any time, but it’s often done while the kids are still at the table eating.

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