I love holidays and I'm a firm believer that you need not be affiliated with the group that "sponsors" the holiday to be allowed to enjoy it (for example, who isn't Irish on St. Patrick's Day?).  Prague, as one of the least religious cities you'll find in Europe, has a terrific Easter Market  consisting primarily of small wooden stands, draped in willow switches and flower garlands, selling food, beer, and souvenirs.  Wenceslas Square and Old Town Square (below) are the two prime locations for vendors, it seems.

These pictures were taken before the crowds rolled in, when you couldn't see the pavement for the sea of humanity observing the holiest of Christian holidays by purchasing tee shirts, bratwurst, and a few tall, cold ones.  I'm not complaining, however.  Any holiday that manages to combine three of my favorite activities (namely: eating, drinking, and shopping) is okey-dokey by me.

There were actually a few vendors selling authentic Czech stuff, and I snapped a picture of this authentic Czech babicka (granny) painting decorative eggs ... shortly before she took out her cell phone to make a call.

The nice thing, however, is that for several days around the holiday weekend, groups of performers from around the Czech Republic entertained the crowds of tourists with singing, dancing, and general merry-making. 

And, of course, I couldn't resist snapping a photo of the sign on one of the beer stands:

That that, Adolph Busch.