68 result(s) for christmas traditions
Surprising Expats: Shaheer Ahmad, University of Pécs Alumnus
- 14 Mar 2023 5:48 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some surprising members of the community, written by Marion Merrick.
Traditions In Hungary: Epiphany, 6 January
- 6 Jan 2023 9:24 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. January 6 not only ends the Christmastide on this, the Twelfth Day of Christmas, but it also marks the beginning of the Carnival Season (Farsang).
Hungarian State Folk Ensemble: 'Wonderful Nativity', National Concert Hall Budapest, 28 December
- 28 Dec 2022 6:00 PM
- classical
The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble's exciting première production presents Christmas Eve, the Christmas vigil and the joy and excitement of waiting, the games and traditions of folk origins and the Christian tradition of welcoming the birth of Jesus, as well as the fairytale-like, magical stories which have developed around this day.
The audience will have the chance to live through the joyful ...
Recipe Of The Week: Beigli - Traditional Hungarian Christmas Cake
- 26 Dec 2022 8:36 AM
- food & drink
Bejgli (in English as “walnut roll” or “poppy seed roll”) is considered to be a typical Hungarian delicacy at Christmas. According to the traditions both fillings had their different symbolic meaning: walnut provided protection against hexes, while poppy seeds meant prosperity.
100 Arcade Machines to Take You Back to Childhood @ Savoya Park Budapest
- 17 Dec 2022 7:11 AM
- specials
Popular tourist attraction Budapest Pinball Museum launched a new, temporary exhibition at the Savoya Park Mall on the Buda side.
St. Lucy's Day Traditions In Hungary, 13 December
- 13 Dec 2022 9:05 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.
Advent In Hungary – Then & Now
- 28 Nov 2022 5:48 AM
- community & culture
Advent in Hungary is the period before Christmas, the four week long preparation for the holidays, the start of the ecclesiastical year. This year it began on 27 November, and goes on until Christmas Day.
'Musical Advent Magic', Music Academy Budapest, 26 November
- 15 Nov 2022 4:34 PM
- specials
In the midst of the gloomy, ever so darkening days comes the moment when our hearts lighten up, awaiting Advent and all its wonders.
Hungarian Traditions On Week Of Dead: All Saints’ Day & All Soul’s Day
- 26 Oct 2022 3:49 PM
- 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.
Surprising Expats: Shaheer Ahmad, University of Pécs Alumnus
- 14 Mar 2023 5:48 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some surprising members of the community, written by Marion Merrick.
Traditions In Hungary: Epiphany, 6 January
- 6 Jan 2023 9:24 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. January 6 not only ends the Christmastide on this, the Twelfth Day of Christmas, but it also marks the beginning of the Carnival Season (Farsang).
Hungarian State Folk Ensemble: 'Wonderful Nativity', National Concert Hall Budapest, 28 December
- 28 Dec 2022 6:00 PM
- classical
The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble's exciting première production presents Christmas Eve, the Christmas vigil and the joy and excitement of waiting, the games and traditions of folk origins and the Christian tradition of welcoming the birth of Jesus, as well as the fairytale-like, magical stories which have developed around this day.
The audience will have the chance to live through the joyful ...
Recipe Of The Week: Beigli - Traditional Hungarian Christmas Cake
- 26 Dec 2022 8:36 AM
- food & drink
Bejgli (in English as “walnut roll” or “poppy seed roll”) is considered to be a typical Hungarian delicacy at Christmas. According to the traditions both fillings had their different symbolic meaning: walnut provided protection against hexes, while poppy seeds meant prosperity.
100 Arcade Machines to Take You Back to Childhood @ Savoya Park Budapest
- 17 Dec 2022 7:11 AM
- specials
Popular tourist attraction Budapest Pinball Museum launched a new, temporary exhibition at the Savoya Park Mall on the Buda side.
St. Lucy's Day Traditions In Hungary, 13 December
- 13 Dec 2022 9:05 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.
Advent In Hungary – Then & Now
- 28 Nov 2022 5:48 AM
- community & culture
Advent in Hungary is the period before Christmas, the four week long preparation for the holidays, the start of the ecclesiastical year. This year it began on 27 November, and goes on until Christmas Day.
'Musical Advent Magic', Music Academy Budapest, 26 November
- 15 Nov 2022 4:34 PM
- specials
In the midst of the gloomy, ever so darkening days comes the moment when our hearts lighten up, awaiting Advent and all its wonders.
Hungarian Traditions On Week Of Dead: All Saints’ Day & All Soul’s Day
- 26 Oct 2022 3:49 PM
- 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.