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Traditional Christmas Exhibition at the Charles Bridge Museum
The life-sized nativity scene made from straw by the Polish artist Andrzej Wrzecionko, a Vltava fish nativity scene registered in the Czech Book of Records, an African themed nativity scene made from ebony wood, a nautical-themed nativity scene, and a nativity scene made from corn husk are just a few of the unique creations that you can see at the traditional Christmas exhibition at the Charles Bridge Museum. This year, apart from nativity scenes, you will also have the opportunity to learn about the history of Christmas music as part of the exhibition.
When was Christmas music first played? What was the meaning and purpose Christmas songs and carols? Which carols are the oldest and what are pastorals? How old are the oldest records of Czech Christmas music? How did religious songs turn into popular carols? You can learn the answers to these questions and much more at the exhibition in the Charles Bridge Museum, which beautifully explains the history of Christmas music, and which is complete with period iconography and musical instruments. One of these exhibits is one of the oldest medieval instruments called the shawm, and medieval Christmas music will also provide a musical backdrop in the museum.
The exhibition will run until the 2nd of February 2020. Opening hours, admission and other information can be found on the Charles Bridge Museum’s website: http://www.muzeumkarlovamostu.cz/en.