196 result(s) for christian in Community & Culture
Xpat Explainer: Bálint Nap in Hungary - Valentine's Day
- 14 Feb 2025 6:22 AM
- community & culture
As we all know, Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate with your significant other, perhaps a time to revisit memorable places and enjoy a romantic dinner. It has only been celebrated in Hungary since 1990 however, and the equivalent of Valentine here is the name Bálint, whose name day falls on 14 February.
Two New Hungarikums Added to Official Hungarian Heritage List
- 13 Feb 2025 5:23 AM
- community & culture
The Collection of Hungarikums has been further expanded with the church bells ringing at noon and the ‘Csárdás’ dance. The ‘Csárdás’ has also been added to the Hungarian Register of Values, Minister István Nagy announced on his social media page.
Marriage Week in Hungary - Now On Until 16 February
- 6 Feb 2025 11:04 AM
- community & culture
Marriage Week is being organised for the eighteenth time with the broad cooperation of Christian churches and civil organizations - the organisers announced to MTI on Wednesday about the series of events between February 9 and 16.
Traditions In Hungary: Epiphany, 6 January
- 6 Jan 2025 8:57 AM
- community & culture
Most Hungarians associate January 6 with a quite new custom – taking down the Christmas tree decorated on December 24 (Twelfth Night tradition). However, the customs of this day root much deeper.
St. Lucy's Day Traditions In Hungary, 13 December
- 10 Dec 2024 10:45 AM
- http://puszta.com/eng
- 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.
45-Year-Old Pine Picked as Hungary’s Main Christmas Tree in Budapest's Kossuth Tér
- 20 Nov 2024 6:53 AM
- http://hungarytoday.hu/
- community & culture
In line with previous traditions, the Parliamentary Office has selected this year’s Christmas tree that will be displayed in Kossuth Square, Budapest.
The Coronation Mantle on Display in National Museum Budapest
- 14 Nov 2024 11:48 AM
- community & culture
One matchless treasure held by the Hungarian National Museum is the mantle that used to be worn by Hungarian monarchs at their coronation; it is a garment that King Stephen I (St. Stephen of Hungary) and his wife Gisela of Bavaria had made in 1031.
Hungarian Traditions On Week Of Dead: All Saints’ Day & All Soul’s Day
- 31 Oct 2024 5:03 AM
- community & culture
In the 8th century Pope Gregory III has started the holiday of the All Saints’ Day, which is celebrated on the first day of November.
Public Holiday In Hungary On Wednesday 1 November - All Saints' Day
- 31 Oct 2024 5:01 AM
- community & culture
All Saints' Day is a celebration of all Christian saints, particularly those who have no special feast days of their own, in many Roman Catholic, Anglican and Protestant churches. In many western churches it is annually held November 1. It is also known as All Hallows Tide, All-Hallomas, or All Hallows' Day.
Xpat Explainer: Bálint Nap in Hungary - Valentine's Day
- 14 Feb 2025 6:22 AM
- community & culture
As we all know, Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate with your significant other, perhaps a time to revisit memorable places and enjoy a romantic dinner. It has only been celebrated in Hungary since 1990 however, and the equivalent of Valentine here is the name Bálint, whose name day falls on 14 February.
Two New Hungarikums Added to Official Hungarian Heritage List
- 13 Feb 2025 5:23 AM
- community & culture
The Collection of Hungarikums has been further expanded with the church bells ringing at noon and the ‘Csárdás’ dance. The ‘Csárdás’ has also been added to the Hungarian Register of Values, Minister István Nagy announced on his social media page.
Marriage Week in Hungary - Now On Until 16 February
- 6 Feb 2025 11:04 AM
- community & culture
Marriage Week is being organised for the eighteenth time with the broad cooperation of Christian churches and civil organizations - the organisers announced to MTI on Wednesday about the series of events between February 9 and 16.
Traditions In Hungary: Epiphany, 6 January
- 6 Jan 2025 8:57 AM
- community & culture
Most Hungarians associate January 6 with a quite new custom – taking down the Christmas tree decorated on December 24 (Twelfth Night tradition). However, the customs of this day root much deeper.
St. Lucy's Day Traditions In Hungary, 13 December
- 10 Dec 2024 10:45 AM
- http://puszta.com/eng
- 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.
45-Year-Old Pine Picked as Hungary’s Main Christmas Tree in Budapest's Kossuth Tér
- 20 Nov 2024 6:53 AM
- http://hungarytoday.hu/
- community & culture
In line with previous traditions, the Parliamentary Office has selected this year’s Christmas tree that will be displayed in Kossuth Square, Budapest.
The Coronation Mantle on Display in National Museum Budapest
- 14 Nov 2024 11:48 AM
- community & culture
One matchless treasure held by the Hungarian National Museum is the mantle that used to be worn by Hungarian monarchs at their coronation; it is a garment that King Stephen I (St. Stephen of Hungary) and his wife Gisela of Bavaria had made in 1031.
Hungarian Traditions On Week Of Dead: All Saints’ Day & All Soul’s Day
- 31 Oct 2024 5:03 AM
- community & culture
In the 8th century Pope Gregory III has started the holiday of the All Saints’ Day, which is celebrated on the first day of November.
Public Holiday In Hungary On Wednesday 1 November - All Saints' Day
- 31 Oct 2024 5:01 AM
- community & culture
All Saints' Day is a celebration of all Christian saints, particularly those who have no special feast days of their own, in many Roman Catholic, Anglican and Protestant churches. In many western churches it is annually held November 1. It is also known as All Hallows Tide, All-Hallomas, or All Hallows' Day.