238 result(s) for christian tradition
Local Opinion: Netanyahu Praises Hungary As Israel’s Ally
- 20 Jul 2017 12:30 PM
- current affairs
A liberal columnist suggests that what visiting Israeli Prime Minister has in common with Mr Orbán is that both of them are nationalists. A pro-Israeli author praises both governments for protecting national, religious and cultural traditions.
Hungary Attracts 19% Of Retailers Eyeing Expansion, CBRE Says
- 16 May 2017 10:00 AM
- property
Hungary is the fifth most attractive market for retailers looking to expand their store presence in Europe, the Middle East and Africa in 2017, tied with Spain and the Netherlands, according to a CBRE research report sent to the Budapest Business Journal, entitled How Active are Retailers in EMEA?
Video: Budapest Going Green For St Paddy
- 16 Mar 2017 2:00 AM
- community & culture
Several spots in Budapest will 'turn green' on Saint Patrick’s Day, the national day celebrating Ireland’s patron saint, on March 17, to be followed by a traditional parade on Sunday, the Irish Embassy told us today. On Friday evening the Chain Bridge, the Palace of Arts, the all-new Tüske Sports Hall, and the Bank Centre housing the embassy will be lit up in green - with many St Paddy's ...
Torkos Thursday: Half-Price Dining Today
- 2 Mar 2017 12:04 AM
- food & drink
"Torkos" (literally Gluttonous) Thursday is a great opportunity to enjoy local food at half the usual price. 'Fat Thursday', as it is also known, is a traditional Catholic Christian feast marking the last Thursday before Lent, and is associated with Carnival celebrations.
Saint Margaret's Ash Wednesday Service, Budapest, 1 March
- 28 Feb 2017 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season. The tradition of imposing a small ashen cross on the forehead of the faithful dates back to at least the eighth century, but probably goes back even earlier in Christian history.
Christdems Back ‘Mum, Dad & Kids’ European Citizens’ Initiative
- 15 Feb 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The co-ruling Christian Democrats have voiced support for a European citizens’ initiative aimed at protecting the institutions of marriage and family in the European Union. A European citizens’ initiative is a mechanism for Europeans to initiate EU laws through a petition.
Orthodox Christmas Concert By St Ephraim Male Choir, Basilica, 7 January
- 5 Jan 2017 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Saint Ephraim Male Choir – that celebrates its 15th birthday this year - is inviting all their friends to enter the refreshing and enchanting realm of Byzantine music in an exceptionally beautiful venue, the St Stephen's Basilica in Budapest.
Fungarian: Attila The Hun(garian)
- 5 Jan 2017 12:00 AM
- community & culture
Every 7th of January I have to call four friends called Attila and congratulate them on their name day. A Hungarian table calendar tells you whose name day it is, and just to make sure every morning the radio announcer congratulates those who are celebrating their name day. In addition a little sign at the florist’s reminds you about the day’s name just in case you forgot.
Feast Of Holy Innocents Traditions In Hungary, 28 December
- 23 Dec 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, the Feast of the Holy Innocents falls on the same day with the traditional "birching", a fertility custom known almost everywhere in Europe. In Hungary, according to tradition on this day, girls were lightly whipped with a young tree shoot, to wish them good health and fertility in the new year.
Local Opinion: Netanyahu Praises Hungary As Israel’s Ally
- 20 Jul 2017 12:30 PM
- current affairs
A liberal columnist suggests that what visiting Israeli Prime Minister has in common with Mr Orbán is that both of them are nationalists. A pro-Israeli author praises both governments for protecting national, religious and cultural traditions.
Hungary Attracts 19% Of Retailers Eyeing Expansion, CBRE Says
- 16 May 2017 10:00 AM
- property
Hungary is the fifth most attractive market for retailers looking to expand their store presence in Europe, the Middle East and Africa in 2017, tied with Spain and the Netherlands, according to a CBRE research report sent to the Budapest Business Journal, entitled How Active are Retailers in EMEA?
Video: Budapest Going Green For St Paddy
- 16 Mar 2017 2:00 AM
- community & culture
Several spots in Budapest will 'turn green' on Saint Patrick’s Day, the national day celebrating Ireland’s patron saint, on March 17, to be followed by a traditional parade on Sunday, the Irish Embassy told us today. On Friday evening the Chain Bridge, the Palace of Arts, the all-new Tüske Sports Hall, and the Bank Centre housing the embassy will be lit up in green - with many St Paddy's ...
Torkos Thursday: Half-Price Dining Today
- 2 Mar 2017 12:04 AM
- food & drink
"Torkos" (literally Gluttonous) Thursday is a great opportunity to enjoy local food at half the usual price. 'Fat Thursday', as it is also known, is a traditional Catholic Christian feast marking the last Thursday before Lent, and is associated with Carnival celebrations.
Saint Margaret's Ash Wednesday Service, Budapest, 1 March
- 28 Feb 2017 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season. The tradition of imposing a small ashen cross on the forehead of the faithful dates back to at least the eighth century, but probably goes back even earlier in Christian history.
Christdems Back ‘Mum, Dad & Kids’ European Citizens’ Initiative
- 15 Feb 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The co-ruling Christian Democrats have voiced support for a European citizens’ initiative aimed at protecting the institutions of marriage and family in the European Union. A European citizens’ initiative is a mechanism for Europeans to initiate EU laws through a petition.
Orthodox Christmas Concert By St Ephraim Male Choir, Basilica, 7 January
- 5 Jan 2017 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Saint Ephraim Male Choir – that celebrates its 15th birthday this year - is inviting all their friends to enter the refreshing and enchanting realm of Byzantine music in an exceptionally beautiful venue, the St Stephen's Basilica in Budapest.
Fungarian: Attila The Hun(garian)
- 5 Jan 2017 12:00 AM
- community & culture
Every 7th of January I have to call four friends called Attila and congratulate them on their name day. A Hungarian table calendar tells you whose name day it is, and just to make sure every morning the radio announcer congratulates those who are celebrating their name day. In addition a little sign at the florist’s reminds you about the day’s name just in case you forgot.
Feast Of Holy Innocents Traditions In Hungary, 28 December
- 23 Dec 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, the Feast of the Holy Innocents falls on the same day with the traditional "birching", a fertility custom known almost everywhere in Europe. In Hungary, according to tradition on this day, girls were lightly whipped with a young tree shoot, to wish them good health and fertility in the new year.