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Christmas Eve: Made in Slovakia, Celebrated Abroad. (24.12.2025 16:00)
On this episode of Slovakia Today, we celebrate Christmas Eve by exploring the rich traditions that shape the Slovak holiday season, from festive village markets to time-honoured foods and handmade decorations. We visit a local Christmas market in western Slovakia to discover how artisans keep traditions alive through crafts such as oplatky, honey products, ornaments, and locally grown Christmas trees, highlighting the role of community and sustainability in a Slovak Christmas. Later in the programme, we look beyond Slovakia’s borders to see how these cherished customs are preserved abroad…
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