141 result(s) for christmas eve in Community & Culture
Expat Explainer: Christmas Eve In Hungary
- 20 Dec 2021 10:03 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary the family Christmas tree is usually decorated on Christmas Eve, 24 December, and in addition to the usual decorations also chocolate pieces in bright wrappings (szaloncukor) are added. It's on this day that seasonal gifts are exchanged by the tree.
Watch: Hungarians Build one of Europe's Largest Nativity Scenes
- 1 Dec 2021 11:05 AM
- community & culture
Residents of the tiny Hungarian village of Vörs are building the country's largest Christmas nativity scene in their baroque church, in a long tradition that survived even the Communist rule.
All Saints' Day In Hungary Celebrated On 1 November
- 29 Oct 2021 12:07 PM
- community & culture
On this National Holiday, also known locally as 'the day of the dead' (Halottak Napja), all main shops and public offices are closed. Traditionally, instead of celebrating 'Halloween', Hungarians head to the cemeteries for All Soul's Day - also known as All Hallows Tide, All-Hallomas, or All Hallows' Day.
Key Info re Saint Stephen's Day in Hungary
- 16 Aug 2021 5:42 PM
- community & culture
St. Stephen's Day is celebrated in Hungary on August 20th each year. It is also known as Foundation Day and Constitution Day. This is the official state holiday of Hungary.
Budapest Festival Orchestra Reopens, Season Passes Go On Sale For Next Season
- 11 May 2021 4:02 PM
- community & culture
“We are very much looking forward to being able to play in front of a live audience again,” says BFO music director Iván Fischer, who has once again compiled a diverse program for the upcoming 2021-2022 season, featuring familiar works as well as exciting new pieces.
Meet The Tree-Planting “Commando” Making Budapest A Little Greener
- 3 Mar 2021 3:16 PM
- https://kafkadesk.org/
- community & culture
Unlike Prague, Budapest is not known for being home to many public parks. So András Györfi took matters in his own hands and created a self-proclaimed Tree Commando to make the Hungarian capital just a little bit greener. Having already planted up to 250 trees personally, András believes that everyone should do their part to help save the environment. He certainly has.
Xmas Gift From Budapest Opera: Nutcracker Live Performance For Free On 24 December
- 24 Dec 2020 1:40 PM
- community & culture
Of the many cancelled shows of 2020 due to the regulations regarding the pandemic, none is so missed by the audience as the irreplaceable Christmas fairy-tale ballet of The Nutcracker.
Several Churches In Hungary Cancel Midnight Mass, Christmas Worship Service
- 23 Dec 2020 11:52 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
Several churches in Hungary have cancelled their Christmas Eve midnight mass and Christmas Day worship service, while others are making attendance conditional on pre-registration or limiting the number of people allowed inside the church, due to the coronavirus epidemic.
Expat Explainer: Christmas Day In Hungary On 25 December
- 16 Dec 2020 8:35 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary and in Hungarian communities worldwide, a key element of celebrating Christmas is a traditional custom, the Bethlehem Shepherd’s play (betlehemes játék). The present-day version of the Bethlehem folk play originates from the 19th-20th century, although it may date back as far as the medieval times.
Expat Explainer: Christmas Eve In Hungary
- 20 Dec 2021 10:03 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary the family Christmas tree is usually decorated on Christmas Eve, 24 December, and in addition to the usual decorations also chocolate pieces in bright wrappings (szaloncukor) are added. It's on this day that seasonal gifts are exchanged by the tree.
Watch: Hungarians Build one of Europe's Largest Nativity Scenes
- 1 Dec 2021 11:05 AM
- community & culture
Residents of the tiny Hungarian village of Vörs are building the country's largest Christmas nativity scene in their baroque church, in a long tradition that survived even the Communist rule.
All Saints' Day In Hungary Celebrated On 1 November
- 29 Oct 2021 12:07 PM
- community & culture
On this National Holiday, also known locally as 'the day of the dead' (Halottak Napja), all main shops and public offices are closed. Traditionally, instead of celebrating 'Halloween', Hungarians head to the cemeteries for All Soul's Day - also known as All Hallows Tide, All-Hallomas, or All Hallows' Day.
Key Info re Saint Stephen's Day in Hungary
- 16 Aug 2021 5:42 PM
- community & culture
St. Stephen's Day is celebrated in Hungary on August 20th each year. It is also known as Foundation Day and Constitution Day. This is the official state holiday of Hungary.
Budapest Festival Orchestra Reopens, Season Passes Go On Sale For Next Season
- 11 May 2021 4:02 PM
- community & culture
“We are very much looking forward to being able to play in front of a live audience again,” says BFO music director Iván Fischer, who has once again compiled a diverse program for the upcoming 2021-2022 season, featuring familiar works as well as exciting new pieces.
Meet The Tree-Planting “Commando” Making Budapest A Little Greener
- 3 Mar 2021 3:16 PM
- https://kafkadesk.org/
- community & culture
Unlike Prague, Budapest is not known for being home to many public parks. So András Györfi took matters in his own hands and created a self-proclaimed Tree Commando to make the Hungarian capital just a little bit greener. Having already planted up to 250 trees personally, András believes that everyone should do their part to help save the environment. He certainly has.
Xmas Gift From Budapest Opera: Nutcracker Live Performance For Free On 24 December
- 24 Dec 2020 1:40 PM
- community & culture
Of the many cancelled shows of 2020 due to the regulations regarding the pandemic, none is so missed by the audience as the irreplaceable Christmas fairy-tale ballet of The Nutcracker.
Several Churches In Hungary Cancel Midnight Mass, Christmas Worship Service
- 23 Dec 2020 11:52 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
Several churches in Hungary have cancelled their Christmas Eve midnight mass and Christmas Day worship service, while others are making attendance conditional on pre-registration or limiting the number of people allowed inside the church, due to the coronavirus epidemic.
Expat Explainer: Christmas Day In Hungary On 25 December
- 16 Dec 2020 8:35 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary and in Hungarian communities worldwide, a key element of celebrating Christmas is a traditional custom, the Bethlehem Shepherd’s play (betlehemes játék). The present-day version of the Bethlehem folk play originates from the 19th-20th century, although it may date back as far as the medieval times.