Czech Philharmonic Christmas Concerts Twelfth Night (Three Kings) Concert at the Estates at the Rudolfinum Theatre Nativity Scenes from Třešť in the Jindřišská Tower November 30 and December 7 and 14 at 3:00 and 5:30 p.m., January 11, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. November 28, 2014 – February 2, 2015 and December 21, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. traditional hand–carved nativity scenes A Gospel Christmas featuring Christmas Exhibitions New Year's Fireworks Christmas in Roderick Giles & Grace welcomes the year 2015 with a traditional fireworks display which December 10, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the Church of St Wenceslas Prague Christmas – A small Christmas exhibition will be set off on January 1, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. from Letná Park. in Smíchov November 29, 2014 – January 6, 2015 in the Romanesque-Gothic cellars of the Hall Procession of the Three Kings Prague Czech Christmas Mass – Jakub Jan Ryba January 5, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. December 10, 18 and 25, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mirror Hall of Bells of Bethlehem in the Bethlehem Chapel 2014 The Three Kings on camels, accompanied by carollers collecting for the Clementinum ( Organ & Orchestra Benedictus & Choir November 29, 2014 – January 4, 2015 the Three Kings Charity Drive, ride from Hradčanské Square up Loretánská Adalbert & Soloist) traditional Christmas exhibition Street to Loretánské Square to a live nativity scene where they present December 20, 2014 at 2:00, 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. in the Estates Theatre their gifts to the infant Jesus. (Children's Opera of Prague) Nativity Scenes and Christmas Traditions December 25, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. in the Church of Sts Simon and Jude November 29, 2014 – January 7, 2015 (Prague Symphony Orchestra) exhibition at the Church of Our Lady of the Snows Christmas with Prague December 26, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Church of the Holy Saviour (Orchestra Benedictus & Choir Adalbert) Marie Dočekalová / Exhibition of Nativity Scenes from around the World City Tourism Christmas with the Chorea Bohemica December 20, 2014 – January 2, 2015 December 12, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. and December 13 and 14, 2014 at 10:30 a.m., Johannes Kepler Gymnazium, Parléřova 2, Prague 6 Christmas Celebrations in :00 and 7:00 p.m. at the Ball Games Building (Míčovna) at Walking tour of Prague, with explanations of Christmas customs and December 22, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. and December 23, 2014 at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. Nativity Scenes at the Charles Bridge traditions. in the Estates Theatre November 30, 2014 – February 1, 2015 Tour length: 2 hours straw nativity scene with life-sized figures of the Holy Family and Price: CZK 300 / person Prague Philharmonic Children's Choir Christmas animals at the Charles Bridge Museum Route: Old Town Square – Ungelt – Church of St Jacob – Ovocný trh – Concert Estates Theatre – Příkopy – Můstek – Church of Our Lady of the Snows – December 13, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Estates Theatre Christmas Exhibition at the Botanical Garden of Národní St. – Church of St Martin in the Wall – Betlémské Square – Church December 26, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the State Opera the Natural Sciences Faculty of of St Giles – Old Town Hall November 28, 2014 – January 2, 2015 Dates: December 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Three Nuts for Cinderella and Czech Carols nativity scenes, Christmas trees with historical ornaments, antique toys Booking: tel. +420 236 002 569, e-mail: [email protected] December 18, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal House (part of On-line: eshop.prague.eu the Czech Touches of Music festival) Nativity Scenes at the Clementinum November 28, 2014 – January 4, 2015 Detailed information, updated daily, about Prague Philharmonic Orchestra New Year's Concert the best of the Museum of Nativity Scenes at Karlštejn Christmas and New Year's celebrations in Prague December 31, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. in the Municipal House can be found at: Tourist Information Centre in the Old Town Hall, at Rytířská Street 31, New Year's Eve at the State Opera House on Wenceslas Square (corner of Štěpánská Street) and at Václav Havel December 31, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Airport Prague Johann Strauss Jr. – Die Fledermaus, swing melodies and dancing tel. +420 221 714 714, e-mail: [email protected] www.christmasinprague.com or www.prague.eu Czech Philharmonic New Year's Concert January 1, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. in the Rudolfinum

New Year's Concert – Prague Symphony Orchestra January 1, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal House

Three Kings Pastorale in the Church of St Nicholas in the Lesser Town January 3, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. © Prague City Tourism, 11/2014 Photos: Shutterstock Not for sale. Christmas in Prague Beautiful Nativity Church of St Matthew Prague 6 – Dejvice, U Matěje The Christmas season, the most magical time Scenes decorative gingerbread nativity scenes of year, has an unforgettable atmosphere in Many churches in Prague display nativity scenes as a reminder of one Prague. Elegant old houses, palaces and towers, of the most significant events in Christianity – the birth of Jesus. They Christmas Markets cobblestoned streets and baroque squares lit are usually on display from December 24th through the beginning of January, sometimes even longer. Winter in Prague is closely tied to the magical holiday atmosphere. with gas lamps enchant visitors. Come experience Live nativity scenes, traditional folk crafts and colourfully decorated the magic of Christmas in Prague! For more information, see www.christmasinprague.com. Christmas trees create a fairy–tale holiday atmosphere on Prague's most beautiful squares. Get your Christmas shopping done while sipping Cathedral of Sts Vitus, Wenceslas, and Adalbert a cup of mulled wine or rum punch and nibbling on Christmas cookies. The Christmas season starts with the beginning of Advent. The city Prague 1 – Prague Castle is beautifully adorned with holiday decorations, and festively lit Old Town Square, Prague 1 – Staré Město Christmas trees can be found in many places. The largest tree is Monastery Church of Our Lady of Angels November 29, 2014 – January 1, 2015 traditionally located on Old Town Square – also the site of the largest Prague 1 – Hradčany, Loretánské náměstí 6 Christmas tree lighting ceremony November 29 between 5 and 6 p.m. Christmas market in the city. unique Capuchin nativity scene with life–sized figures Wenceslas Square, Prague 1 – Nové Město Church of Our Lady Before Týn November 29, 2014 – January 1, 2015 The first harbinger of Christmas isSt Nicholas Day. On the evening Prague 1 – Staré Město, Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí) of December 5th, you can see this protector of children out on náměstí Republiky, Prague 1 – Nové Město © Prague City Tourism, 11/2014 the city streets and squares. An angel and a devil usually accompany Church of Our Lady Victorious November 25 – December 24, 2014 Photos: Shutterstock him as he visits young children and gives them small gifts. (Infant Jesus of Prague) Not for sale. Prague 1 – Malá Strana, Karmelitská 9 náměstí Míru, Prague 2 – Vinohrady On Christmas Eve, December 24th, the whole family eats a special November 20 – December 24, 2014 meal together. The menu traditionally includes fish or pea soup, Church of the Virgin Mary Beneath the Chain fried carp with potato salad, and Christmas cookies for dessert. Prague 1 – Malá Strana, Velkopřevorské náměstí Tylovo náměstí, Prague 2 – Vinohrady After dinner, the family gathers around the glowing Christmas tree November 23 – December 24, 2014 to open gifts. Church of St Thomas Prague 1 – Malá Strana, Josefská 8 náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad, Prague 3 – Vinohrady December 1 – 20, 2014 Prague’s cultural side turns to Christmas as well – there’s Basilica of Sts Peter and Paul something for everyone at this time of year. For most Czechs, Jakub Prague 2 – Vyšehrad Jan Ryba's Christmas Mass is an essential part of the holiday season. Christmas and It’s often performed during Advent and at Christmas, primarily Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord in churches. Praha 3 – Vinohrady, náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad New Year's Concerts

Christmas in Prague offers a plethora of cultural experiences. Enjoy www.christmasinprague.com www.prague.eu traditional Czech Christmas carols and holiday music from all over the world…

Advent and Christmas concerts at the Church of St Nicholas in the Lesser Town November 29 and December 25 and 26 at 5:00 p.m.

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Story November 29 and 30, December 6, 9, 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 26, 29 and 31, 2014 and January 2, 3, 30 and 31, 2015 fairy–tale ballet at the National Theatre

Advent Concerts at the National Theatre – Czech Christmas Mass by Jakub Jan Ryba November 30 and December 7, 14 and 21, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.