Where I have been in the Czech Republic, every town was either setting up, or about to open its Christmas Markets. I am sure they provide entertainment for the people of the town. They have Christmas decorations, toys of varying types, food and all sorts of entertainment. Some of the markets were huge, as in Prague, whilst others have been quite small. However, they were all well attended and everyone seemed to be having fun. My only hesitation in coming out wholeheartedly in favour was that they spoiled for me the beautiful squares. I guess I was in the minority.
We have to have holly
Beautiful Wooden Toys
More beautiful wooden toys
A Christmas Angel
Another one
An antique Czech glass ornament
Beautiful beeswax candles
These donut like sweets are traditional Christmas fare. They are made of dough, then rolled in sugar, cinnamon and walnut or almonds. They are called Trdelnih and taste similar to donuts except they are roasted over coals and not deep fried.
First the dough is rolled into cigar like shapes
The finished product
Another name is Worm - you can see why
The Tree