Christmas Eve: Made in Slovakia, Celebrated Abroad. (24.12.2025 16:00)
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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio
December 24, 202527m 35s
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Show Notes
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. We travel to Canada and the United States to meet members of the Slovak diaspora who continue to celebrate Štedrý večer, sharing stories of family, food, and faith, and showing how resilience and community spirit help keep Slovak Christmas traditions alive far from home.