49 result(s) for christmas day traditions
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.
Christmas Day Traditions In Hungary: Bethlehem Shepherd’s Play
- 18 Dec 2024 7:18 AM
- specials
In Hungary and in Hungarian communities worldwide, a key element of celebrating Christmas is a traditional custom, 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.
Unique Festive Offers @ Matild Palace Budapest
- 17 Dec 2024 3:10 PM
- specials
Matild Palace is creating a winter wonderland for this festive season, where a unique and modern combination of huge glass icicles and giant pearl ornaments will amaze visitors along with golden accessories that radiate elegance.
Local Xmas Tradition: Enjoying Fish During Holidays in Hungary
- 13 Dec 2024 10:50 AM
- specials
During the holiday season, Hungarian kitchens fill with the aromas of traditional Christmas dishes. While classic fare like fish soup (halászlé) and fried carp (rántott ponty) often grace the Xmas table, many here are now embracing a wider variety of fish and seafood dishes.
Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 12 December
- 12 Dec 2024 4:48 PM
- specials
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
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.
Advent In Hungary – Then & Now
- 2 Dec 2024 6:22 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 1 December, and goes on until Christmas Day.
Budapest Markets Make CNN’s List of Best Christmas Fairs in World
- 12 Nov 2024 11:56 AM
- http://hungarytoday.hu/
- shopping
Budapest has earned a prestigious spot on CNN’s list of the best Christmas fairs around the world, an elite ranking that places the Hungarian capital alongside other renowned cities such as Vienna, Prague, and even Singapore.
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.
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.
Christmas Day Traditions In Hungary: Bethlehem Shepherd’s Play
- 18 Dec 2024 7:18 AM
- specials
In Hungary and in Hungarian communities worldwide, a key element of celebrating Christmas is a traditional custom, 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.
Unique Festive Offers @ Matild Palace Budapest
- 17 Dec 2024 3:10 PM
- specials
Matild Palace is creating a winter wonderland for this festive season, where a unique and modern combination of huge glass icicles and giant pearl ornaments will amaze visitors along with golden accessories that radiate elegance.
Local Xmas Tradition: Enjoying Fish During Holidays in Hungary
- 13 Dec 2024 10:50 AM
- specials
During the holiday season, Hungarian kitchens fill with the aromas of traditional Christmas dishes. While classic fare like fish soup (halászlé) and fried carp (rántott ponty) often grace the Xmas table, many here are now embracing a wider variety of fish and seafood dishes.
Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 12 December
- 12 Dec 2024 4:48 PM
- specials
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
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.
Advent In Hungary – Then & Now
- 2 Dec 2024 6:22 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 1 December, and goes on until Christmas Day.
Budapest Markets Make CNN’s List of Best Christmas Fairs in World
- 12 Nov 2024 11:56 AM
- http://hungarytoday.hu/
- shopping
Budapest has earned a prestigious spot on CNN’s list of the best Christmas fairs around the world, an elite ranking that places the Hungarian capital alongside other renowned cities such as Vienna, Prague, and even Singapore.
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.