After a series of delays, the reconstruction of Prague’s main train station (Hlavní nádraží) began on December 14. The Italian company Grandi Stazioni, which has extensive experience in the renovation of train stations in Italy, won the tender in 2002. The work, which will be done in stages and could take until 2010, includes adding shops, improving the ticketing areas, restoring the historical section, and adding security around the station.
Czech Business Weekly – 04-Dec-06
Facelift set for main train station
Radio Praha – 29-Jun-06
Prague’s main train station set for extensive renovation in coming years
Prague Post – 12-Apr-06
Hlavní nádraží to spruce up
Tubs filled with live carp have been out at many places around Prague since Monday. Carp is the main part of Czech Christmas dinner on December 24 and is usually served with potato salad. The majority of Christmas carp comes from the ponds of Třeboň in Southern Bohemia where it is specially raised.
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December 5th is when Czechs celebrate the old tradition of St. Nicholas (Mikuláš). Last year, Jeff and I went to the Old Town Square in the evening and we were surprised to see so much action. Groups consisting of St. Nicholas, the Angel and the Devil (some wearing very impressive costumes) walked around the square, stopping to talk to little children who were there with their parents. The children, awe in their eyes, obediently sang songs and recited shy poems in exchange for sweets and praise. Foreign tourists with curious smiles on their faces and cameras in hand obviously enjoyed being in the midst of this peculiar Czech pre-Christmas tradition. It was all cute and a lot more fun than I had anticipated.