by Matyas, age 8 from Plzen, Czech Republic, asks Santa about an unfamiliar term, western Bohemia, and the city’s craftsmanship tradition.
Dear Santa, my name is Matyas, and I am eight years old. I live in Plzen, Czech Republic, where my dedecek says our city has been known for skilled craftsmanship for a very long time.
Dear Matyas, a city known for skilled craftsmanship deserves a very appreciative flyover, your dedecek picked a truly industrious hometown.
Santa, I have three questions.
What is Santa CSM? My sestrenice mentioned it but I am honestly not sure what it means myself.
I must admit, Matyas, that particular phrase is not one I recognize clearly from my own workshop records. Ask your sestrenice where she heard it, and perhaps together you can solve the little mystery.
My dedecek says Plzen sits in western Bohemia. Is that true?
It is true, Matyas, Plzen rests in the western Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. I always enjoy that historic, well-connected landscape flying in to visit you.
My dedecek says Plzen has a long tradition of skilled industry and craftsmanship. Is that true?
It is true, Matyas, Plzen has been known for generations for its skilled trades and industrious spirit. That kind of steady, hardworking tradition is really something worth admiring.
Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend,
Matyas Novak
Plzen, Czech Republic
P.S. Will you help me solve the mystery if you figure it out?
Gladly, Matyas, a good mystery is always worth solving together.
