• Expat Explainer: Christmas Day In Hungary On 25 December

    Expat Explainer: Christmas Day In Hungary On 25 December

    • 24 Dec 2025 7:22 AM

    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.

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  • Christmas Day Traditions In Hungary: Bethlehem Shepherd’s Play

    Christmas Day Traditions In Hungary: Bethlehem Shepherd’s Play

    • 24 Dec 2025 7:02 AM

    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.

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  • Expat Explainer: Christmas Day Customs in Hungary

    Expat Explainer: Christmas Day Customs in Hungary

    • 21 Dec 2025 10:06 AM

    In Hungary a key element of celebrating Christmas is the traditional custom of 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.

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  • Advent In Hungary – Then & Now

    Advent In Hungary – Then & Now

    • 16 Dec 2025 5:35 PM

    Advent in Hungary is the period before Christmas, the four week long preparation for the holidays, the start of the ecclesiastical year. This year it began on 1 December, and goes on until Christmas Day.

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