A Year in the Village: Advent

November 29, 2025 – Antonín Dvořák Birth House, Nelahozeves

As the final event in our year-long series “A Year in the Village,” we warmly invite you to a day filled with hands-on crafts and traditional folk skills that offer a glimpse into 19th-century rural life.

Step into a time when the Advent season was a quiet, reflective period that shaped the rhythm of everyday life, far from today’s hustle and bustle. Explore an Advent trail designed to challenge your creativity and engage all your senses. At the workshop, you’ll make your own Advent decoration to take home, and learn how people prepared for this season 150 years ago.

The day will also include a special workshop led by Pavla Hubalová, where, under her expert guidance, you’ll create a Christmas wreath tailored to your taste. Please note: tickets for this wreath-making workshop must be purchased separately.

Join us on November 29 at the Antonín Dvořák Birth House in Nelahozeves for a day full of family-friendly activities, engaging stories about Czech traditions, and the chance to craft your own keepsake.

Step back in time with us—back to when life sounded, looked, and felt completely different from today.

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What Can You Look Forward To

Morning Workshops & Advent Trail

10:00–11:00 – Make Your Own Advent Decorations
10:00–11:00 – Christmas Wreath Workshop with Pavla Hubalová (separate ticket required)
11:00–11:15 – Performance by ZUŠ Kralupy
11:15–12:00 – Advent Trail

Afternoon Workshops & Advent Trail

13:00–14:00 – Make Your Own Advent Decorations
13:00–14:00 – Christmas Wreath Workshop with Pavla Hubalová (separate ticket required)
14:00–14:15 – Performance by ZUŠ Kralupy
14:15–15:00 – Advent Trail

Admission includes a tour of the Antonín Dvořák Birth House exhibition.

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Christmas Wreath Workshop with Pavla Hubalová

Come and create a beautiful Christmas wreath to brighten your home and bring the spirit of the holidays to life. Everything you need will be provided on-site—from materials to expert guidance from Pavla Hubalová, a skilled instructor renowned for her stunning wreaths.

The workshop takes place twice during the day: in the morning at 10:00 and again in the afternoon at 13:00.

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Advent Festival at Nelahozeves Castle – November 29 & 30, 2025

Once you've made your wreath and your kids have completed the Advent trail, don’t miss a visit to nearby Nelahozeves Castle! On the first weekend of Advent, the castle will be full of festive fun for all ages—great food, live music, and plenty to see and do.

Come taste our delicious mulled wine, browse dozens of stalls with traditional crafts, try out games for kids, and soak up the real Advent spirit!

Discounted admission: 125 CZK per person until November 21.

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Education Program: Christmas at the Dvořák Family Home

60 Minutes

In the past, the Advent season was much more than it is today—a time full of customs and traditions, festive foods, reflection, and anticipation. Join us to experience what the most magical holiday of the year might have looked like in a small village near Prague, back when the Vltava River still froze over and Christmas melodies drifted from the Dvořák family inn. The program is divided into two parts: a short interactive tour of the exhibition and a hands-on workshop where children will create a traditional Advent decoration inspired by the time of Dvořák’s childhood.

The program runs from December 1 to December 19, 2025.

Age Group: Grades 1–5

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Program Duration: 60 minutes

Capacity: 25

Admission: 130 CZK

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A Year in the Village: Advent