49 result(s) for christmas gifts
Christmas Markets in Budapest: All Expats Need to Know
- 30 Dec 2025 11:22 AM
- shopping
Budapest’s Christmas markets opened on November 14, signaling the start of the city’s festive season. Since then Vörösmarty tér and the area around St. Stephen’s Basilica become lively hubs of holiday activity, with sparkling lights, the aroma of mulled wine, and the sounds of carols filling the air.
Expat Explainer: Christmas Day In Hungary On 25 December
- 24 Dec 2025 7:22 AM
- community & culture
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.
Christmas Day Traditions In Hungary: Bethlehem Shepherd’s Play
- 24 Dec 2025 7:02 AM
- community & culture
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.
Quick Guide to Top 10 Christmas Fairs in Budapest
- 19 Dec 2025 12:37 PM
- shopping
Budapest reveals a whole new face during Advent time: the city is filled with decorative lights and the scent and melodies of Christmas. There are also lovely Christmas fairs in many parts of the city, all of which are truly wonderful.
Watch: Santa Run in Budapest for Charity
- 10 Dec 2025 3:00 PM
- community & culture
Passers-by and tourists in Budapest were treated to an impressive sight on Sunday: a surging crowd of 4,500 runners dressed in red and sporting white beards created a magical Christmas atmosphere on Fővám Square and along the banks of the Danube.
Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 5 December
- 5 Dec 2025 10:18 AM
- 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.
'TV Maci' Shop Will Open Again at ETELE PLAZA Christmas Market
- 4 Dec 2025 10:33 AM
- specials
As the Christmas season draws near, the TV Bear Shop (TV Maci Bolt) is re-opening at the ETELE Plaza Christmas Fair, bringing back much-loved Hungarian fairy-tale characters such as Mekk Elek, Mirr-Murr the Cat, Süsü the Dragon, and Frakk. The shop will be open until 24 December.
Meet the Real Santa: Joulupukki Kicks Off the Festive Season in Budapest
- 3 Dec 2025 4:14 PM
- community & culture
Christmas is just around the corner, and that means the much-anticipated arrival of the Mikulás (St. Nicholas) to leave gifts in small boots across Hungary. This year, families in Budapest have multiple opportunities to meet the legendary man in red in person during the first week of December.
Spreading Holiday Cheer: The Christmas Shoebox Action in Hungary
- 1 Dec 2025 2:24 PM
- community & culture
Ended on 19 December. The Christmas Shoebox Action (known locally as Cipősdoboz Akció) is a major charity drive aimed at collecting and distributing Christmas gifts to disadvantaged children, primarily here in Hungary. The core goal is simple: to ensure these children receive a present that brings a genuine smile to their faces during the holidays — a simple joy that many of us take for granted — ...
Christmas Markets in Budapest: All Expats Need to Know
- 30 Dec 2025 11:22 AM
- shopping
Budapest’s Christmas markets opened on November 14, signaling the start of the city’s festive season. Since then Vörösmarty tér and the area around St. Stephen’s Basilica become lively hubs of holiday activity, with sparkling lights, the aroma of mulled wine, and the sounds of carols filling the air.
Expat Explainer: Christmas Day In Hungary On 25 December
- 24 Dec 2025 7:22 AM
- community & culture
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.
Christmas Day Traditions In Hungary: Bethlehem Shepherd’s Play
- 24 Dec 2025 7:02 AM
- community & culture
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.
Quick Guide to Top 10 Christmas Fairs in Budapest
- 19 Dec 2025 12:37 PM
- shopping
Budapest reveals a whole new face during Advent time: the city is filled with decorative lights and the scent and melodies of Christmas. There are also lovely Christmas fairs in many parts of the city, all of which are truly wonderful.
Watch: Santa Run in Budapest for Charity
- 10 Dec 2025 3:00 PM
- community & culture
Passers-by and tourists in Budapest were treated to an impressive sight on Sunday: a surging crowd of 4,500 runners dressed in red and sporting white beards created a magical Christmas atmosphere on Fővám Square and along the banks of the Danube.
Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 5 December
- 5 Dec 2025 10:18 AM
- 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.
'TV Maci' Shop Will Open Again at ETELE PLAZA Christmas Market
- 4 Dec 2025 10:33 AM
- specials
As the Christmas season draws near, the TV Bear Shop (TV Maci Bolt) is re-opening at the ETELE Plaza Christmas Fair, bringing back much-loved Hungarian fairy-tale characters such as Mekk Elek, Mirr-Murr the Cat, Süsü the Dragon, and Frakk. The shop will be open until 24 December.
Meet the Real Santa: Joulupukki Kicks Off the Festive Season in Budapest
- 3 Dec 2025 4:14 PM
- community & culture
Christmas is just around the corner, and that means the much-anticipated arrival of the Mikulás (St. Nicholas) to leave gifts in small boots across Hungary. This year, families in Budapest have multiple opportunities to meet the legendary man in red in person during the first week of December.
Spreading Holiday Cheer: The Christmas Shoebox Action in Hungary
- 1 Dec 2025 2:24 PM
- community & culture
Ended on 19 December. The Christmas Shoebox Action (known locally as Cipősdoboz Akció) is a major charity drive aimed at collecting and distributing Christmas gifts to disadvantaged children, primarily here in Hungary. The core goal is simple: to ensure these children receive a present that brings a genuine smile to their faces during the holidays — a simple joy that many of us take for granted — ...