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Expat Explainer: Christmas Day Customs in Hungary
- 21 Dec 2025 10:06 AM
- community & culture
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.
Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 12 December
- 12 Dec 2025 1:41 PM
- community & culture
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
Expat Explainer: St. Lucy's Day Traditions in Hungary, 13 December
- 11 Dec 2025 7:41 AM
- community & culture
"Named after the Christian virgin, St. Lucy's day (Lucia or Luca’s day - luca napja) is one of the richest in customs and superstitions in Hungary. Before the Gregorian calendar reform, it was the shortest and darkest day of the year, and it marked the beginning of the winter solstice. It is for this reason that numerous traditions and fertility games are linked to this special day.
Nobel Prize Presented to Hungary's Krasznahorkai for Literature in Stockholm
- 11 Dec 2025 6:35 AM
- community & culture
Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai was presented with the Nobel Prize in Literature at the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony in Stockholm.
'Greenest University' in Hungary Revealed
- 9 Dec 2025 7:11 AM
- community & culture
The University of Pécs (PTE) has once again demonstrated its commitment to environmental responsibility, securing an impressive position in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. This international assessment evaluates universities based on comprehensive sustainability criteria.
Dismissed Director Reappointed to Lead Key Renovation at National Museum in Hungary
- 8 Dec 2025 2:57 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- community & culture
Two years after his dismissal as director of the National Museum, László L. Simon has been appointed to manage the near Ft 800 million renovation of the room containing St. István’s coronation mantle, Mandiner reports.
Charity Fair, Concerts & Community Performances at Maltese Advent Garden in Budapest
- 1 Dec 2025 7:15 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Maltese Charity Service will open an Advent garden at Batthyány Square, where they will welcome visitors with a nativity scene, hot tea, candle lighting, light painting in the evenings, stage programs, and a charity fair offering products from 11 Maltese factories.
Op-Art Celebrations: Vasarely Memorial Year to be Held in Pécs
- 18 Nov 2025 4:18 PM
- community & culture
Programs will be organized in 2026 in the Baranya county seat to mark the 120th anniversary of Victor Vasarely's birth and the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Pécs museum exhibiting his works, the mayor of Pécs announced.
Budapest Celebrates Unification: New Honorary Citizens Revealed, Mayor Champions Freedom
- 18 Nov 2025 7:00 AM
- community & culture
Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, awarded honorary citizenship titles on Monday, the day marking the 152nd anniversary of the unification of Budapest.
Expat Explainer: Christmas Day Customs in Hungary
- 21 Dec 2025 10:06 AM
- community & culture
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.
Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 12 December
- 12 Dec 2025 1:41 PM
- community & culture
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
Expat Explainer: St. Lucy's Day Traditions in Hungary, 13 December
- 11 Dec 2025 7:41 AM
- community & culture
"Named after the Christian virgin, St. Lucy's day (Lucia or Luca’s day - luca napja) is one of the richest in customs and superstitions in Hungary. Before the Gregorian calendar reform, it was the shortest and darkest day of the year, and it marked the beginning of the winter solstice. It is for this reason that numerous traditions and fertility games are linked to this special day.
Nobel Prize Presented to Hungary's Krasznahorkai for Literature in Stockholm
- 11 Dec 2025 6:35 AM
- community & culture
Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai was presented with the Nobel Prize in Literature at the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony in Stockholm.
'Greenest University' in Hungary Revealed
- 9 Dec 2025 7:11 AM
- community & culture
The University of Pécs (PTE) has once again demonstrated its commitment to environmental responsibility, securing an impressive position in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. This international assessment evaluates universities based on comprehensive sustainability criteria.
Dismissed Director Reappointed to Lead Key Renovation at National Museum in Hungary
- 8 Dec 2025 2:57 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- community & culture
Two years after his dismissal as director of the National Museum, László L. Simon has been appointed to manage the near Ft 800 million renovation of the room containing St. István’s coronation mantle, Mandiner reports.
Charity Fair, Concerts & Community Performances at Maltese Advent Garden in Budapest
- 1 Dec 2025 7:15 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Maltese Charity Service will open an Advent garden at Batthyány Square, where they will welcome visitors with a nativity scene, hot tea, candle lighting, light painting in the evenings, stage programs, and a charity fair offering products from 11 Maltese factories.
Op-Art Celebrations: Vasarely Memorial Year to be Held in Pécs
- 18 Nov 2025 4:18 PM
- community & culture
Programs will be organized in 2026 in the Baranya county seat to mark the 120th anniversary of Victor Vasarely's birth and the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Pécs museum exhibiting his works, the mayor of Pécs announced.
Budapest Celebrates Unification: New Honorary Citizens Revealed, Mayor Champions Freedom
- 18 Nov 2025 7:00 AM
- community & culture
Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, awarded honorary citizenship titles on Monday, the day marking the 152nd anniversary of the unification of Budapest.