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Shops Closed on 8 & 9 June - What Else Does Pentecost Signify In Hungary?
- 5 Jun 2025 11:19 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost in Hungary is a cherished public holiday observed on Sunday, 8 June and Monday 9 June in 2025. This Christian celebration, also known as Whitsun, brings a special weekend break that’s ideal for family outings, cultural exploration, and embracing local traditions. With shops closed on both days, here’s what expats need to know about this meaningful holiday and how to make the most of it ...
Insider's Guide: Easter in Hungary - Where Faith Meets Folklore Celebrations
- 14 Apr 2025 6:26 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, as in many European countries, Easter is one of the most important Christian holidays. But here, it’s more than just a religious celebration - it’s a vibrant blend of faith, springtime customs, and centuries-old traditions rooted in Hungarian folklore.
Easter Festival at Skanzen in Szentendre
- 8 Apr 2025 5:38 AM
- community & culture
On Easter Sunday and Monday, the Szentendre Open-Air Ethnographic Museum will bring to life the charm of traditional village Easter celebrations with sprinkling customs, Easter-themed craft workshops, and joyful spring festivities.
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.
This Week Marks First Time a Hungarian Prime Minister Will Officially Visit UAE
- 28 Jan 2025 8:09 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will on Tuesday travel to the United Arab Emirates on a two-day official visit, his press chief has said.
Everybody Has a Job in Hungary, Claims Orbán & More
- 21 Jan 2025 2:16 PM
- current affairs
Everybody has a job in Hungary and families pay the lowest utilities bills in Europe, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said at a conference evaluating Hungary's EU presidency in Budapest on Monday.
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.
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.
Shops Closed on 8 & 9 June - What Else Does Pentecost Signify In Hungary?
- 5 Jun 2025 11:19 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost in Hungary is a cherished public holiday observed on Sunday, 8 June and Monday 9 June in 2025. This Christian celebration, also known as Whitsun, brings a special weekend break that’s ideal for family outings, cultural exploration, and embracing local traditions. With shops closed on both days, here’s what expats need to know about this meaningful holiday and how to make the most of it ...
Insider's Guide: Easter in Hungary - Where Faith Meets Folklore Celebrations
- 14 Apr 2025 6:26 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, as in many European countries, Easter is one of the most important Christian holidays. But here, it’s more than just a religious celebration - it’s a vibrant blend of faith, springtime customs, and centuries-old traditions rooted in Hungarian folklore.
Easter Festival at Skanzen in Szentendre
- 8 Apr 2025 5:38 AM
- community & culture
On Easter Sunday and Monday, the Szentendre Open-Air Ethnographic Museum will bring to life the charm of traditional village Easter celebrations with sprinkling customs, Easter-themed craft workshops, and joyful spring festivities.
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.
This Week Marks First Time a Hungarian Prime Minister Will Officially Visit UAE
- 28 Jan 2025 8:09 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will on Tuesday travel to the United Arab Emirates on a two-day official visit, his press chief has said.
Everybody Has a Job in Hungary, Claims Orbán & More
- 21 Jan 2025 2:16 PM
- current affairs
Everybody has a job in Hungary and families pay the lowest utilities bills in Europe, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said at a conference evaluating Hungary's EU presidency in Budapest on Monday.
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.
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.