by Tomas, age 9, asks Jezisek are you actually the baby Jesus bringing presents?, about the Vltava River, and Prague’s astronomical clock
Dear Jezisek,
My name is Tomas and I am 9 years old. I live in Prague, Czech Republic, where my family makes a big carp for dinner on Christmas Eve, and this year we kept ours swimming in the bathtub for two whole days first.
First, are you actually the baby Jesus bringing presents?
Second, a geography question: what river runs through Prague?
Third, a school question about my country: why is Prague’s Old Town famous for its astronomical clock?
I left you vanilla crescent cookies and a small glass of warm milk.
Love, Tomas, age 9, Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Czech Republic
From the Desk of Jezisek
Dear Tomas, thank you for the treat, it was wonderful. Now, your questions.
Are you actually the baby Jesus bringing presents?
My name does mean little Christ child, and I am closely tied to the spirit of the nativity rather than pictured as an actual infant knocking on doors.
What river runs through Prague?
The Vltava River winds right through the middle of Prague, beneath its famous Charles Bridge, and the whole old town glitters along its banks on a clear December night.
Why is Prague’s Old Town famous for its astronomical clock?
The Prague Astronomical Clock, mounted on the Old Town Hall, was first installed in 1410, making it one of the oldest working astronomical clocks in the world. Every hour a small parade of carved figures moves across its face, drawing admiring crowds for more than six hundred years.
Vesele Vanoce, Tomas.
Ho ho ho, Jezisek
