66 result(s) for christmas season in Community & Culture
Themes Revealed for Hungarian State Opera Season 2026/27
- 19 Feb 2026 6:59 AM
- community & culture
Eastern-themed productions and works of Kodály in focus of the 143rd season of the Hungarian State Opera. Twelve premieres – including new productions of Salome, Madama Butterfly, and Il trovatore, the world premiere of Máté Bella’s Passio, and a centenary production of Háry János – are featured in the Hungarian State Opera’s 2026/27 season.
Traditions In Hungary: Epiphany, 6 January
- 6 Jan 2026 11:13 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.
Expat Explainer: Hungarian Christmas Feast - Including Authentic Recipes
- 24 Dec 2025 7:25 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, Christmas Eve is spent with the immediate family – parents, children, grandparents, and possibly a few very close friends.
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.
National Christmas Tree of Hungary to be Unveiled Fully Decorated on 30 November
- 25 Nov 2025 5:54 AM
- community & culture
Hungary is officially kicking off the festive season, following the successful transport of this year's national Christmas tree to Budapest. An impressive, nearly 23-metre-tall silver fir was felled in Ibrány, a town in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, before making the 300-kilometre journey to the capital. It arrived at Kossuth Square on Monday morning, where it will serve as the central holiday ...
Discover What Budapest Festival Orchestra Has in Store for the Next Few Months
- 4 Nov 2025 2:58 PM
- community & culture
Although the Budapest Festival Orchestra has just returned from the wonderfully successful Vicenza Opera Festival, rehearsals are already underway for Iván Fischer’s next major concerts at Müpa Budapest.
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 ...
Hungarian State Opera Unveils its 142nd Season
- 10 May 2025 6:06 AM
- community & culture
World premieres of contemporary Hungarian works alongside masterpieces by Beethoven, Mozart, and Wagner – the Hungarian State Opera unveils its 142nd season.
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.
Themes Revealed for Hungarian State Opera Season 2026/27
- 19 Feb 2026 6:59 AM
- community & culture
Eastern-themed productions and works of Kodály in focus of the 143rd season of the Hungarian State Opera. Twelve premieres – including new productions of Salome, Madama Butterfly, and Il trovatore, the world premiere of Máté Bella’s Passio, and a centenary production of Háry János – are featured in the Hungarian State Opera’s 2026/27 season.
Traditions In Hungary: Epiphany, 6 January
- 6 Jan 2026 11:13 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.
Expat Explainer: Hungarian Christmas Feast - Including Authentic Recipes
- 24 Dec 2025 7:25 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, Christmas Eve is spent with the immediate family – parents, children, grandparents, and possibly a few very close friends.
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.
National Christmas Tree of Hungary to be Unveiled Fully Decorated on 30 November
- 25 Nov 2025 5:54 AM
- community & culture
Hungary is officially kicking off the festive season, following the successful transport of this year's national Christmas tree to Budapest. An impressive, nearly 23-metre-tall silver fir was felled in Ibrány, a town in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, before making the 300-kilometre journey to the capital. It arrived at Kossuth Square on Monday morning, where it will serve as the central holiday ...
Discover What Budapest Festival Orchestra Has in Store for the Next Few Months
- 4 Nov 2025 2:58 PM
- community & culture
Although the Budapest Festival Orchestra has just returned from the wonderfully successful Vicenza Opera Festival, rehearsals are already underway for Iván Fischer’s next major concerts at Müpa Budapest.
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 ...
Hungarian State Opera Unveils its 142nd Season
- 10 May 2025 6:06 AM
- community & culture
World premieres of contemporary Hungarian works alongside masterpieces by Beethoven, Mozart, and Wagner – the Hungarian State Opera unveils its 142nd season.
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.