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12/05/2009 - 12/05/2009Saint Nicholas' Eve
Prague,
Czech Republic
The Santa character was modelled, as we know, on Saint Nicholas. On the eve of the saint's day (known locally as 'Little Christmas'), reincarnations of the jolly fellow roll through the streets of the city handing out sweets to kids and dropping into bars for a beer. Really, it is only men dressed to look like Father Christmas, so don't be fooled. The legions of santas, each with their accompanying angel or devil, form an interesting and entertaining part of the festive season in Prague. The three characters represent the religious kingpins of confession (Nicholas), punishment (the devil) and reward (the angel). Make friends with an angel for a treat; the devil doles out coal.
Themes:
Food & Drink
, Spectacle
, Kids' Stuff
Hours: From 1600.
Cost: Free.
Where: Various locations in Prague
Venues include: Charles Bridge and around Staromistske namisti and Karlovo namisti
Prague, Czech Republic
Getting there:
Foot: most venues are within walking distance of the city centre.
Contact Information:
Czech Centres
Vclavsk Namesti 816/49
Prague
110 00 Praha 1
Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 23 466 8211.
Email: info@czech.cz
Website: www.czechcentrum.cz
