Recently we have been getting desperate emails and calls from people planning to spend the holidays in Prague asking us to confirm whether the rumors that many restaurants would be closed over Christmas were true. Yes, they are. Although eighty percent of the Czechs are atheists or agnostics, Christmas remains the main holiday of the year and the majority of services, restaurants and shops shut down over the holiday season. Hey, those Christmas cookies won’t eat themselves, right?

We don't want you to end up with cheap booze offered by fake Santa (pictured above), so we have made a few calls, browsed a few websites and collected information about the opening times and special events some of the popular restaurants in Prague (that have our "seal of approval”) may have over the holidays. Here’s the results.

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With a bit of exaggeration, food is what Christmas really is all about. That's the time to spoil yourself, then spoil yourself again and then a little bit more. When at home, there is usually plenty on offer to satisfy your cravings. But where to eat when you find yourself in Prague during Christmas? Well, we've put together our favorite places offering Christmas treats such as Christmas cookies, delicious ham, great roasts, sparkling or mulled wine, etc. - after all, it just wouldn't be Christmas without these - and we want to share them with you.