You can see the new edition of the Xpat E-Magazine here:
https://xpatloop.com/newsletters/2024/12-december.html

1. First up are five practical articles about Advent Customs & Traditions here:
* Museums Celebrate Advent with 24 Day Program Series around Hungary
* Xpat Explainer: St. Lucy's Day Traditions In Hungary, 13 December
* Which Shops Will Open on Christmas Eve?
* Christmas Day Customs in Hungary

2. As always below there's fresh News, Information & Inspiration, plus Movies & Specials:
E.g. Top Hip Restaurants, Free Travel for Dogs & Bikes on MÁV, Brangelina in Charity Drive Here.

3. Plus you can see a great variety of Events for Xpats - a few examples from our Calendar:
E.g. Fairy Tale Ballet: The Nutcracker, Festive Designer Shopping, Classical Gala Concert: Sisi's Xmas.

We hope you like what's in it for you this week!
Yours with best wishes, Team XpatLoop

Photo Vörösmarty Tér Xmas Market
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