Prague, a beautiful quaint city in Europe, is a magical place to spend Christmas and New Year's Eve. This city prides itself as one of the most beautiful places in the world during the winter season, with all its colorful lights and enchanting aroma. With that, we couldn't agree more.
Christmas markets are traditional in the Czech Republic, but Prague holds the most popular ones. There are several festive markets to choose from, but the most popular is in Wenceslas Square and Old Town Square. And this year, the theme is the traditional spirit of Christmas and nature.
In Old Town Square, a huge Christmas tree often dominates the place, and thousands of tourists and travelers visit each year. Littered around the market are stalls selling assorted local Czech products, ranging from traditional Czech food to hand-crafted decorations.
Other smaller Christmas markets in Prague are the Republic Square (Namesti Republiky), Peace Square (Namesti Míru) and the Holešovice Exhibition Grounds (Výstaviště Holešovice). Full details on the location and opening hours and dates of these markets are found in myczechrepublic.org.
This year, the major Christmas markets in Prague started on November 26th and will continue up to January 7th of 2017. They are open every day, even on December 25 and January 1.
If you're lucky enough to witness and feel the Christmas festivities in Prague, you'll find yourself surrounded by wooden huts selling different Christmas products. Traditional handicrafts such as scented candles, Christmas dolls and lace embroidery are common, as well as other stuff that are perfect for Christmas gifts.
The food is also wonderful. In some stalls in Old Town Square you can witness their local food products being made. Cinammon is in the air, ham is roasting on their spits, and for refreshments, you should try their famous beers like Pilsner Urquell, Staropramen and Budvar.
If you feel for just a leisure stroll, expect to be serenaded by Christmas carols all over the place. If you're lucky, you might get a chance to hear school choirs perform Christmas songs in the Old Town Square, dressed in Christmas costumes.
So if you're opting for a mesmerizing Christmas experience this year, go and fly to Prague. Immerse yourself in the true holiday spirit, and with Prague, there is no better choice.
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