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Baby Jesus holds his own against Santa, why are small bells a necessity in every Czech home at Christmas and the festive season on people’s nails. Find out more in a special Christmas edition of Magazine with Daniela Lazarová.

Public sympathy saves a baboon from banishment. A forty-six-year-old machine engineer discovers a hidden talent – embroidering tapestries with both hands! And a precious 19th century menorah is loaned to the White House for the Chanukkah celebrations. Find out more in Magazine with Daniela Lazarová.

The Czech Republic’s First Lady details how she met the future president; a man in Brno faces five years in jail for a package of coca leaves he himself told the police about; fake dog lard producers are in hot water over complaints from dog lovers; a drunk driver leaves his van unhurt but gets injured after tripping over his dog; and a fugitive goat gets lost in the village of Goat Eaters.

The Žižkov TV tower in Prague is rated the second ugliest construction in the world! Why do ČSA planes have two different logos? And, a bishop gets booed as he blesses a “stolen” statue. Find out more in Magazine with Daniela Lazarová.

A Czech talk-show host sets a new record: a non-stop 40 hour talk-show. Czech photographer Václav Šilha snaps an alligator in big trouble and chefs prepare to compete in the art of making dumplings. Find out more in Magazine with Daniela Lazarová.

Can you no longer remember what life was like under communism? A pub in Prague 3 offers the authentic experience – grubby walls, soiled tablecloths and rude waiters! And why do some Czech children not have a name day? Find out more in Magazine with Daniela Lazarová.

Check-out the Czech Republic in the Eurodream chocolate box! Hold that thief! A man overpowers a burglar only to find that the police can’t come because they don’t have a car. And a new tradition has been established – a procession of Prague ghosts on Halloween. Find out more in Magazine with Daniela Lazarová.

The Czech EU presidency has left a sweet legacy, just married – newlywed at 99, and –is that you Václav? What’s going on in Spooksville? Find out more in Magazine with Daniela Lazarová.

Are chimneysweeps on their way out? Heiko in trouble after escaping from the Brno zoo yet again and, the way to success: a crash-course in pick-up techniques and fast seduction strategies. Find out more in Magazine with Daniela Lazarová.

Footwear specialists from the Tomáš Baťa University have made replicas of the shoes warn by the terracotta army warriors. Water pipe smoking is gaining popularity in the Czech Republic and a politician sends 21,000 sms messages to say he is sorry! Find out more in Magazine with Daniela Lazarová.