How a Czech village keeps a spooky centuries-old St. Nicholas tradition alive

DW (English) 2025-12-09

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In early December, Christians in many countries celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas — known in Czechia as Mikulas. DW visited a village in the country's southeast to watch this centuries-old tradition in action.
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