Santa was modeled, as we know, on the earlier St Nicholas. On the eve of the saint’s day (known locally as ‘Little Christmas’), reincarnations of the jolly fellow roll through the streets of Prague handing out sweets to kids and dropping into bars for a beer. Each is accompanied by an angel or devil, representing reward and punishments, while St Nicholas himself signifies confession. Make friends with an angel for a treat - the devil doles out coal.
Event Frequency:
Annual.
Event Date:
December 5, 2011
Cost:
Free.
