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Wishing Xpats Wonderful Xmas* Holidays

• 17 Dec 2025 7:38 AM

All the team at XpatLoop wish you and yours very Happy Holidays! We hope you've enjoyed what’s been in the loop for you this year + we’re grateful to every reader and partner for our positive connection. Here's wishing you a Joyful + Prosperous New Year!

* Boldog Karácsonyt, Happy Hanukkah, Feliz Navidad, Fröhliche Weihnachten, Joyeux Noel, Buone Feste Nataliziem, Joyous Kwanzaa... and Merry Xmas!

Free-time ideas for you for over the holidays:

* Advent In Hungary – Then & Now
* Winter Light Exhibitions Brighten Five Hungarian Cities
* Quick Guide to Top 10 Christmas Fairs in Budapest this Year
* Grimm's Fairytale Mother Hulda Brought to Life at Budapest
* Advent at Várkert Bazár: Festive Concerts, Walks & Family Fun Awaits

* New Light Shows & Fixed-Price Menus at Budapest’s Key Xmas Markets
* Festive Light Painting & Drone Shows to Light Up Hungarian National Gallery
* Special Advent Light Installations Diverse Festive Program in Budapest's City Park
* Experience Europe’s Top-Rated Christmas Ice Rink in Debrecen
* Video: Christmas Tram In Budapest During Festive Season

Very best seasonal wishes!
With kind regards,
Team XpatLoop

Festive offers from our partners:

* Festive Experiences from Advent to New Year’s Eve at Matild Palace Budapest
* Gala Concert & Dinner: 100 Member Gypsy Orchestra, Congress Center, 30 December
* Afternoon Tea Ritual @ Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel
* VIBE Budapest Celebrates Its 1st Anniversary on December 20th
* Holidays Poured into a Cocktail at The Duchess Bar

* Festive Feasts at Corinthia Hotel Budapest
* New Year's Eve Magic @ Thermal Hotel Visegrád
* White Salon Experience @ Anantara New York Palace Hotel
* Private Christmas Party at Dorothea Hotel Budapest
* 'TV Maci' Shop at ETELE PLAZA Christmas Market

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