The Christmas season is in full swing in Prague. We had the opportunity to experience a real Czech tradition today, the eve of St. Nicholas day. A bit like Halloween and Christmas all rolled into one, the streets of downtown Prague are full of trios of dressed up kids and adults tonight.
The trio is composed of St. Nicholas, an angel, and a devil. St. Nicholas asks each child if he or she has been good this year, and then the child must sing a song. The angel and devil may argue over the child's fate, but typically the angel prevails and the child gets a piece of candy or a small gift. It's a fun tradition and also an incentive for good behavior.
Max and Katrina both sang and received a candy bar.
However, Katrina's devilish side came out, as you can see.
Christmas markets have sprung up all over town. They sell lots of decorations, ornaments made from straw, advent wreaths, and traditional Christmas foods such as mulled wine and roasted chestnuts.
The kids are enjoying their candy advent calendars which seem to be very popular.
The trio is composed of St. Nicholas, an angel, and a devil. St. Nicholas asks each child if he or she has been good this year, and then the child must sing a song. The angel and devil may argue over the child's fate, but typically the angel prevails and the child gets a piece of candy or a small gift. It's a fun tradition and also an incentive for good behavior. 
Max and Katrina both sang and received a candy bar.
However, Katrina's devilish side came out, as you can see.
Christmas markets have sprung up all over town. They sell lots of decorations, ornaments made from straw, advent wreaths, and traditional Christmas foods such as mulled wine and roasted chestnuts.
The kids are enjoying their candy advent calendars which seem to be very popular. 
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