72 result(s) for christmas day in hungary in Community & Culture
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 5.
- 19 Apr 2024 2:36 PM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 4.
- 24 Mar 2024 7:12 AM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
List of XpatLoop Writers with Examples of Original Content
- 21 Feb 2024 2:20 PM
- community & culture
Here are some of the key contributors of original content on XpatLoop.com - each is named with one or two example articles to showcase each person's style.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 4.
- 9 Feb 2024 6:15 PM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
Budapest Opera House Announces Slavic Theme for 2023-24 Season
- 28 Dec 2023 6:20 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian State Opera has announced that it is dedicating its 140th season in 2023-24 to Slavic music, with 14 premieres and 40 works connected to Slavic culture, General Director Szilveszter Ókovács.
The Ultimate Expat Guide to Budapest: Part 4 - Language & Customs
- 21 Dec 2023 7:11 AM
- community & culture
In the fourth part in our series aimed to help expats and potential expats orientate themselves, we focus on the key to a more enjoyable experience while you’re here: learning Hungarian and understanding local customs.
Expat Explainer: Christmas Day Customs in Hungary
- 20 Dec 2023 2:06 PM
- 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.
Expat Explainer: St. Lucy's Day Traditions in Hungary, 13 December
- 11 Dec 2023 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.
Mikulás: Saint Nicholas’s Day Traditions In Hungary On 6 December
- 6 Dec 2023 2:04 PM
- community & culture
According to Hungarian custom it is Saint Nicholas (Mikulás) who comes bearing gifts for children on his name day, December 6th.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 5.
- 19 Apr 2024 2:36 PM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 4.
- 24 Mar 2024 7:12 AM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
List of XpatLoop Writers with Examples of Original Content
- 21 Feb 2024 2:20 PM
- community & culture
Here are some of the key contributors of original content on XpatLoop.com - each is named with one or two example articles to showcase each person's style.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 4.
- 9 Feb 2024 6:15 PM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
Budapest Opera House Announces Slavic Theme for 2023-24 Season
- 28 Dec 2023 6:20 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian State Opera has announced that it is dedicating its 140th season in 2023-24 to Slavic music, with 14 premieres and 40 works connected to Slavic culture, General Director Szilveszter Ókovács.
The Ultimate Expat Guide to Budapest: Part 4 - Language & Customs
- 21 Dec 2023 7:11 AM
- community & culture
In the fourth part in our series aimed to help expats and potential expats orientate themselves, we focus on the key to a more enjoyable experience while you’re here: learning Hungarian and understanding local customs.
Expat Explainer: Christmas Day Customs in Hungary
- 20 Dec 2023 2:06 PM
- 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.
Expat Explainer: St. Lucy's Day Traditions in Hungary, 13 December
- 11 Dec 2023 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.
Mikulás: Saint Nicholas’s Day Traditions In Hungary On 6 December
- 6 Dec 2023 2:04 PM
- community & culture
According to Hungarian custom it is Saint Nicholas (Mikulás) who comes bearing gifts for children on his name day, December 6th.