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Welcome Dear Readers!

First up, here are 3 free-time ideas for the holidays:

1. 'Budapest Remote Cinema' Weekly Movie Schedule,

2. 'The Nutcracker' Free Live Performance, 24 December,

3. ’Santa, the Merry’ Live Dance Performance, 26 December.

As always you can see many more events to suit your taste below, and in Calendar.

Also for now, Sixt have a Special Festive Offer For Xpats: Up To Half Price Car Rental

You can take advantage of this offer over the holiday season for trips in top cars, including:
Mini Cooper Countryman, BMW i3 Electric Car, Range Rover Sport + Similar Premium SUVs...

Click to see all the cars available with up to 50% discount + details of this outstanding deal.


Finally for this Xmas edition of Hungary's handly expat community newsletter:

Here's a new article in the loop featuring 5 special shopping venues in Budapest
- each offers unique 'craftsy' style gifts made by local Hungarian designers:

Top Spots For Designer Xmas Gifts In Budapest


Here's hoping you like those and what's included for you below.

With kind regards, and best festive wishes, Team XpatLoop

Wishing Xpats Wonderful Xmas* Holidays & A Happy New Year

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Calendar highlights

Beethoven Concert - Dóra Kokas, Maxim Rysanov & Vadim Holodenko

you're invited to a special birthday party: the ‘birthday boy’ himself cannot be present but his works can, since they are immortal. 3 young musicians picked from among Beethoven's works + pieces created in his honour.

17 December - Online from Budapest

Dmitri Hvorostovsky & Ural Philharmonic Orchestra

This opera star - featured among People magazine's 50 most beautiful people - is well worth enjoying in this season. This concert was recorded in 2016 with the renowned Ural Philharmonic Orchestra, just a year before his death.

18 December - Online from Budapest

Industrial XMAS Pop Up Shop In Budapest

"Want to buy unique, minimalist products that have a history and don’t burden the environment?" ask the organisers. If so this 'Pop Up' is for you, on offer are picture frames, mirrors, bottles, vases, stools, furniture, and much more.

18 December - 1116 Budapest, Budafoki út 70.

Advent Czakó Farmers Market

Here you can find the best local fruit & veg available in Budapest's 1st district, so you can stock up and 'eat fresh' over the holidays. This will be the last of the Advent specials, with sellers also awaiting us all with all kinds of local Xmas delicacies.

20 December - 1016 Budapest, Czakó kert 15.

Annual Christmas Tchaikovsky Recital

Tchaikovsky once again takes centre stage for this traditional pre-Christmas concert with popular excerpts from The Nutcracker, plus two far more rarely heard works by the Russian composer.

21 December - Online from Budapest

One Artist One Designer Exhibition @ Faur Zsófi Gallery

Art works by talented local designers & artists are displayed as part of this initiative which draws the public’s attention towards special Hungarian designers and small business owners, to support them in these challenging times.

22 December - 1114 Budapest, Bartók Béla út 25.

Streaming: Mozart Die Zauberflöte – Highlights

The combination of Mozart's marvellous music and Schikaneder's coming-of-age storyline has something to tell us at every stage of life. Definitely always thrilling to watch, not least in this special season.

23 December - 1101 Budapest, Kőbányai út 30.

Specials

Attainable Hybrid Technology With Japanese-Hungarian Expertise

The trend of adopting eco-friendly and sustainable car manufacturing technologies shows no sign of slowing, and all car manufacturers are attempting to meet the strict requirements. In the spirit of human-scale yet continuous progress, the Suzuki Group is focusing on the development of hybrid and electric models worldwide.

At Home For The Holidays With Four Seasons Budapest

Savour the flavour of the holidays in the comfort of home with curated Festive To-Go takeaway feasts crafted by the talented culinary team of the Four Seasons Gresham Palace in Budapest.

Dietary Recommendations For The Holidays By Dr Rose

The end of the year and the festive period are fast approaching, but unfortunately the second wave of the COVID pandemic is still ongoing. During the lockdown in spring, adults gained an average of 3 kilograms, which, if not addressed, can easily lead to further weight gain in the coming weeks.

‘Return To Your Roots' Festive Treatment @ The Ritz-Carlton

A time to practice self-love, a time to reflect, say the Spa team at this 5* oasis in Budapest: Return to your roots with the Festive Retreat Treatment, designed by ESPA professionals to restore your body and mind, allowing you to be filled with self-love and kindness.

Are You Missing UK TV In Hungary? Here's Your Solution!

This TV service for expats in Hungary - provided by fellow expat Jerry - gives you all UK channels, plus stations from 38 other counties including a wide range from Europe, USA, Canada, South America, plus films and box-sets.

New movies in Budapest