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Xpat Community Newsletter, 19 December

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Welcome & thanks for enjoying a moment of inspiration here with fellow Xpats in the Loop!
You're in good company with 1000's of expats + top locals in this cosmopolitan community.
To see a great group of readers 'Partying for Charity' recently check out this new video!

1. To celebrate the season here are 5 trending articles about the Xmas holidays in Hungary:
* Traditional Hungarian Xmas Cake: Walnut & Poppy Seed Bejgli
* Expat Explainer: Szaloncukor – Lovely Local Xmas Candy
* Which Shops will be Open on Christmas Eve here?
* Xmas Tram Back on Tracks in Budapest
* Key Xmas Day Customs in Hungary

2. As always below there's fresh News, Information & Inspiration, plus new Movies & Specials:
E.g. Half-Naked Santas Run, Local Michelin Guide, Top Gingerbread Villages, White Christmas?

3. Plus you can see a great variety of Events for Xpats - a few examples from our Calendar:
E.g. Xmas Eve Party, Champagne Masterclass, Folk Dance Theatre, Wonderful Nativity Play.

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

We Wish You Wonderful Xmas Holidays & Very Happy New Year!

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Calendar highlights

Festive Masterclass: Charm of Champagne

A festive opportunity to network and learn about the charm and history of the Champagne region, while sipping on their amazing creations with your lovely guide Dóra from Côte des Bar region of Champagne.

Thursday 19 December - Bortodoor Budapest

Star Sound: Promenade Concert

During this nearly three-hour experience, a stargazing audience can freely choose how to inhabit this multidimensional experience space, from walking between the ensembles to watching from the seats.

Friday 20 December - House Of Music Budapest

Free Concert: Young Talents in Spotlight

For music lovers visiting Müpa, young artists from Liszt Academy perform pop music, jazz and folk music. In this series students demonstrate their outstanding knowledge, talent and devotion to the general public.

Saturday 21 December - Palace of Arts Budapest

Folk Dance Theatre: Christmas Dream by Paár & Fitos Company

Intended to create a festive atmosphere, a special events during Advent is this dance theatre performance, with live music, traditional & contemporary dance elements, authentic & modern stage equipment.

Sunday 22 December - National Dance Theatre Budapest

Wonderful Nativity by Hungarian State Folk Ensemble

This special ensemble’s nativity programme counts down to the night of the birth of Jesus, with scenes that are sometimes comic and other times heart-warming.

Monday 23 December - National Concert Hall Budapest

Expat Party: A Very Ruin Brew Christmas Eve

Kick back and celebrate Christmas Eve at Ruin Brew's place in downtown. It’s going to full of holiday fun, good vibes, and seasonal snacks. Grab a drink, enjoy a festive bite, and rock around the Christmas tree here.

Tuesday 24 December - Ruin Brew Budapest

Classical Opera: La Bohème

Some operas are legendary, and none more so than Puccini's work telling the tale of young bohemians in Paris, in which one of the most beautiful romances in operatic literature begins with a burnt-out candle and a misplaced key.

Wednesday 25 December - National Opera House Budapest

Specials

Unique Festive Offers @ Matild Palace Budapest

Matild Palace is creating a winter wonderland for this festive season, where a unique and modern combination of huge glass icicles and giant pearl ornaments will amaze visitors along with golden accessories that radiate elegance.

SÉYLI Boutique Unveils Holiday Collection at Festive Show

This boutique for ladies in Budapest is not just a store but a lifestyle. Often referred to as a jewelry box, it showcased the special Christmas collection during an exclusive fashion show at the cozy, Parisian-style Ida Bistro near the iconic Várkert Bazár.

Enjoy Festive Offers at Kimpton BEM Budapest

Embrace the festive spirit this season with these extraordinary holiday offerings by Kimpton BEM Budapest and AGOS that all promise to elevate your seasonal celebrations.

Enjoy ‘Mondays Originals’ for a Special Price on 23 December

Every Monday the team at ETELE Cinema arrange the movie schedule to allow as many films as possible to be shown in the original language - or with subtitles - and on top of that there's a special price to further enhance your movie experience here.

Local Xmas Tradition: Enjoying Fish During Holidays in Hungary

During the holiday season, Hungarian kitchens fill with the aromas of traditional Christmas dishes. While classic fare like fish soup (halászlé) and fried carp (rántott ponty) often grace the Xmas table, many here are now embracing a wider variety of fish and seafood dishes.

New Year's Eve Magic @ Thermal Hotel Visegrád

Would you like to bid farewell to this year in style and start the New Year with an unforgettable experience? The hotel team’s special New Year’s Eve package offers the perfect opportunity for this!

New movies in Budapest