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'Veselé Vánoce!' What goes into a traditional Czech Christmas?
The Czechs celebrate Vánoce (Christmas) from the December 24 to 26, although the main celebration is on “Štědrý den” (Christmas Eve), which means “generous day”.
By Line Eskildsen
The Czechs celebrate Vánoce (Christmas) from the December 24 to 26, although the main celebration is on “Štědrý den” (Christmas Eve), which means “generous day”. “St. Mikulas” (St. Nicholas) might have visited the children in the beginning of December, but it is “Ježíšek” (the Jesus child) who brings the presents on Christmas Eve.
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