Devils in the

Czech Republic

Costumes

• During the day usually nothing happens, the families watch TV, go for walks and enjoy family comfort

• Teenagers or adults go to different shops to borrow costumes for the evening

Roles• Devil –He scares because of his terrible

appearance, it´s a symbol of evil, he usually carries a sack and pushes the naughty kids into it to get them to the hell

• Angel– Symbol of goodness

• Saint Nicholas–He is very generous and helpful. If the

children were good all the year, he gives them sweets or fruit, but if they were naughty, he gives them a piece of coal or potatoes.

Evening• In the evening, the family is together, they are talking

and waiting for the arrival of devils.• When the devils come, the children begin to worry.

Children must perform some songs or poems to Saint Nicholas, then he gives them the presents.

Evening• They see if children were worthy or naughty. It is

decided by the devil and an angel.• Finally, children are endowed with sweets, fruit,

and get some coal. Children thank and unwrap their gifts. And so the evening ends.

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Made by Linda Popelková, 4.O