Christmas Holiday in Prague
The most popular markets are on the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square where Christmas items are sold in 70 to 80 stands. Smaller ones are located on Namesti Republiky, Havelske Trziste and Namesti Miru. They are all easily accessible by subway. The markets themselves consist of traditional wooden chalets that line the market squares and are nicely decorated. You will find there traditional Christmas decorations, holiday items and hand-crafted gifts together with fresh food and drinks. They are usually open from 9am to 7pm. A Magnificent place to stay right near everything is JEWEL HOTEL
This year, why not spend your Christmas Holidays differently…
Prague is undeniably one of the most alluring cities in the world and its peculiar Holidays and traditions just make Prague stand out among the rest.
This year why not try to experience a different Christmas Holidays in Prague.
It would be great to have a different kind of experience and spending a holiday in Prague can be a refreshing adventure.
Prague has become one of the favorite destinations of visitors all around the world. You can make earlier plans to go to Prague to be in time for St. Nicholas Tradition being celebrated in Prague every 5th of December. On the said day parents make a trip to Old Town Square with their children to see the celebration in full effect between 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. During this time, children in Prague receive their St. Nicholas presents from their parents, family friends, and relatives. The traditional gifts being given to children are sweets and chocolates that will be put inside the stocking and hidden within the room of the child or children. Christmas Holidays in Prague just can’t get any better.
The story of the tradition dates back in 4th century in Greece when a bishop known as Nicholas left something for three poor girls on the windowsill in a form of gift money to help them in getting married. On the evening of St. Nicholas Tradition don’t be surprised to run into some strange characters that represent St. Nicholas, the Angel, and the Devil. All are wearing costumes and St. Nicholas’ costume is almost the same as that of the traditional Santa Claus costume known all over the world. One can say that Christmas Holidays in Prague officially began on December 5th.
Aside from the opening celebration of Christmas Holidays in Prague, there are also Christmas markets in Prague that had been a part of their tradition that tourists also enjoy visiting. Children will have a different kind of experience that will enrich their lives forever. Prague is a city that can offer some unique and memorable experiences that can be treasured forever.
They also offer special packages, like a Wine Appreciaition package, Girls Getaway package, and a Romance gift basket. Jewel Café Bar and Restaurant is connected to the hotel. It will absorb you with its uniqueness and ambient atmosphere. More than 10,000 crystals will attract your eyes. Sense of smell and taste will be satisfied with our fine modern cuisine. Every two months a new menu is created by the chefs. Amazing food – reasonably priced. Check availability and book online!
December 24 is the most gratifying day of the Christmas Holidays in Prague. Its Czech name when translated means ‘Generous Day’ which can be attributed to the food being served for dinner at Christmas. The eve of Christmas for many Czechs usually has connections with their superstitious beliefs that have something to do with destiny, love, and life. One Czech tradition at Christmas believes that fasting in that particular day will make them see the ‘golden piglet’ when night falls.
Christmas Holidays in Prague will truly be one great experience to enjoy. Czechs have many exciting and peculiar things to offer and all are treasures worth experiencing.
