December 24 is when Christmas is really celebrated in the Czech Republic. Al, Ivel, and Eva (Al's mom) celebrate at the home of Rudolf Padouk III (Al's uncle) with his wife Jana and their son Honza.
After a delicious dinner and the opening of presents, a special Christmas concert at the local church.
Christmas Day starts at Eva's house in Mezouň, continues with roasted goose at uncle Ruda's, and concludes at the home of Rudolf Padouk IV (Al's cousin) in Karlštejn.
Al, Eva (Al's mom), and Ivel go into town to do some cheesy touristy activities.
More of Al, Eva (Al's mom), and Ivel running amok in an ancient European city.
The day starts, continues, and ends with steady snowfall. Despite the persistence of the precipitation, the snow never accumulated more than a few inches, but nonetheless made for harrowing driving conditions.
We all eat Chinese food in the food court of a downtown mall.
On our last full day in the Czech Republic, we visit the last must-see area of Praha, the Jewish Quarter in the Old Town.
A last visit to Charles Bridge in the daytime, and Al gets his wish of a nice photo of the Trams.