Do people in the Czech Republic believe that Christmas Eve has a certain magic?

Answer 1

Czech Republic Christmas

1: The festivity ideally starts the 6th of December and ends on the 3 Kings day in January

2: The people of Czech Republic follow numerous superstitions around Christmas, which are supposed to reflect the life, love and destiny that waits in the year to come.

3: December 24 is fondly known as the 'Generous Day' by the people of Czech. On this day, wealth of food is served as Christmas dinner, in every household. Even poor families make sure that their plate is full of scrumptious delicacies on this day

4: In Czech, it is considered bad luck to get up from the table before everyone is finished. It is also unlucky to set the table for an odd number of guests. Once the dinner is done, everyone around the table indulges in the singing Christmas carols

5: Christmas extends for two days, i.e. on the 25th and 26th of December

6: No lights should be lit in the house before the first star comes out. After it does, dinner is served

7: The legs of the table can be tied with a rope to protect the house from thieves and burglars in the coming year

8: No one should sit with their back to the door

9: Christmas dinner should consist of nine courses including soup, bread with honey, carp, potato salad, fruit (dried, fresh or canned), dessert (apple strudel or vánočka - Christmas bread), and other foods

10: No alcohol should be served on Christmas Eve

11: Everyone should finish their dinner and leave nothing on the plate

12: The first person to leave the table after dinner will be the first one to die in the coming year - that is why everyone should get up from the table at the same time

13: Any leftovers from dinner (crumbs, fish bones, etc.) should be buried around the trees to ensure they will bear lots of fruit

14: All household animals should be fed after dinner so that no one goes hungry on Christmas Eve

15: Begin cleaning your house and buying gifts on December 1, when Advent begins

16: Jesus Brings presents not Santa

Answer 2

I am Czech, but was raised here in the US. My parents would still hold traditional Czech holiday festivities on Christmas Eve, and to be honest, I've continued that with my kids for the same reason. The magic is in the evening. The lights shine brighter, no one is tired because it isn't the morning, and usually, we've all had a couple of drinks in the evening so everyone is in a festive mood.

Probably the best part is the presents are magically placed under the tree while the kids are distracted. I remember my parents would look out the window, proclaim that santa was on his way, and rush us off to another room in the house. We'd all wait there for a while until one of the parents would say they'd go out and check to see if Santa had come. That parent would of course quickly place the presents under the tree, and then ring a jingle bell. we'd all rush in and be absolutely floored at how the presents got there! Yes, it actually fooled us for many years until we grew out of it.

Answer 3

They belive they can see the future on the night of Christmas Eve.

Answer 4

In the Czech Republic, the magic of Christmas Eve has a lot to do with religion. Citizens believe that the magic is when Advent starts. Some people fast as well.

Answer 5

The people of the Czech Republic have a magical belief that on Christmas Eve they can see into their future. Among the Czech people, fasting on Christmas is not uncommon.

Answer 6

They think that it is awesome!!!! YA!