75 result(s) for christmas traditions
Explore Holidays @ Hungarian National Gallery in Budapest with Guided Tours
- 1 Dec 2023 8:31 AM
- community & culture
Discover when Santa Claus visits Hungarian children, the traditions of decorating Christmas trees and opening gifts, the delightful Christmas cakes found on our tables, and uncover the most unique Christmas painting at the Gallery.
Festive Shopping @ Vörösmarty Classic Xmas Market in Budapest
- 17 Nov 2023 3:09 PM
- shopping
Even if you have seen it before, it is worth another visit, as the Christmas atmosphere here is truly captivating. This year a monumental decorated tree will provide a classic Xmas atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.
Public Holiday In Hungary On Wednesday 1 November - All Saints' Day
- 30 Oct 2023 6:19 AM
- community & culture
All Saints' Day is a celebration of all Christian saints, particularly those who have no special feast days of their own, in many Roman Catholic, Anglican and Protestant churches. In many western churches it is annually held November 1. It is also known as All Hallows Tide, All-Hallomas, or All Hallows' Day.
Watch: Easter Customs In Hungary
- 6 Apr 2023 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Small boys learn this rhyme when they are still in the kindergarten, and they sing it to girls on Easter Monday, and then promptly 'sprinkle' them - without waiting for an answer to the poem:
"Through the greenwood going
I saw a blue violet growing
I saw it start to wither
Can I water this flower?"
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).
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.
Explore Holidays @ Hungarian National Gallery in Budapest with Guided Tours
- 1 Dec 2023 8:31 AM
- community & culture
Discover when Santa Claus visits Hungarian children, the traditions of decorating Christmas trees and opening gifts, the delightful Christmas cakes found on our tables, and uncover the most unique Christmas painting at the Gallery.
Festive Shopping @ Vörösmarty Classic Xmas Market in Budapest
- 17 Nov 2023 3:09 PM
- shopping
Even if you have seen it before, it is worth another visit, as the Christmas atmosphere here is truly captivating. This year a monumental decorated tree will provide a classic Xmas atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.
Public Holiday In Hungary On Wednesday 1 November - All Saints' Day
- 30 Oct 2023 6:19 AM
- community & culture
All Saints' Day is a celebration of all Christian saints, particularly those who have no special feast days of their own, in many Roman Catholic, Anglican and Protestant churches. In many western churches it is annually held November 1. It is also known as All Hallows Tide, All-Hallomas, or All Hallows' Day.
Watch: Easter Customs In Hungary
- 6 Apr 2023 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Small boys learn this rhyme when they are still in the kindergarten, and they sing it to girls on Easter Monday, and then promptly 'sprinkle' them - without waiting for an answer to the poem:
"Through the greenwood going
I saw a blue violet growing
I saw it start to wither
Can I water this flower?"
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).
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.