www.womanthismonth.com December 2016 73 The snowy wonderland of Prague's Old Town Square Christmas market embodies a fairytale setting. The medieval astronomical clock adorns the Old Town Square and announces every hour with 12 apostles passing the window above the dial. Let your inner child marvel at life-size toy creations at the Lego Museum. A scene from the Museum of Communism depicting a young pioneer in school. Traditional fare like sauerkraut with sausages and potatoes at the Wenceslas Square market. The capital is nothing short of a fairytale any day of the year, but come Christmas and it transforms into an even more charming landscape. The main Christmas markets are held at the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square, a haven for enthusiastic shoppers. Buy traditional handmade handicrafts, knitted socks, slippers and sample wellloved local desserts such as sweet bread and short-crust pastry cookies. Redcanopied wooden huts sell toys, glass baubles, embroidered lace and souvenirs. A nativity scene hosts sheep, goats and donkeys which can be petted and music concerts run throughout the day. Once you're totally shopped out head up to the castle, or visit one of several museums in the vicinity. Stalls selling wooden puppets and toys are popular as they make delightful gifts for children. Prague, Czech Republic Feed your dark side and learn about ancient occult practices at the Museum of Alchemists and Magicians of Old Prague.
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