91 result(s) for christmas traditions
New Year's Greeting, National Concert Hall Budapest, 5 January
- 5 Jan 2024 9:08 AM
- contemporary
This will be the Hungarian Heritage House’s tenth time ringing in the New Year with a festive gala programme.
Taking the stage at Müpa Budapest once again will be a host of outstanding folk musicians and folk dancers here to share with the audience moments both intimate and elevated, once again proving that the beauty and meaning of our folk traditions, refined over the centuries, can also ...
Wishing Xpats Wonderful Xmas* Holidays
- 21 Dec 2023 4:33 AM
- community & culture
All the team at XpatLoop wish you and yours very Happy Holidays! We hope you've enjoyed what’s been in the loop for you this year + we’re grateful to every reader and partner for our positive connection. Here's wishing you a Joyful + Prosperous New Year!
Expat Explainer: Christmas Day Customs in Hungary
- 20 Dec 2023 2:06 PM
- community & culture
In Hungary a key element of celebrating Christmas is the traditional custom of 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.
Video: 'Europe’s Most Beautiful Christmas Market': Budapest Basilica Advent Festivities
- 15 Dec 2023 10:01 AM
- shopping
Hungarian Advent Fair in front of the iconic St Stephen’s Basilica became Europe’s best Christmas market for the fourth time after 2020, 2022 and 2023, based on people’s votes on ‘European Best Destination’.
'Explore Holidays' @ National Gallery Budapest, 13 December
- 13 Dec 2023 4:02 PM
- community
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.
Expat Explainer: St. Lucy's Day Traditions in Hungary, 13 December
- 11 Dec 2023 7:41 AM
- 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.
Mikulás: Saint Nicholas’s Day Traditions In Hungary On 6 December
- 6 Dec 2023 2:04 PM
- community & culture
According to Hungarian custom it is Saint Nicholas (Mikulás) who comes bearing gifts for children on his name day, December 6th.
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.
New Year's Greeting, National Concert Hall Budapest, 5 January
- 5 Jan 2024 9:08 AM
- contemporary
This will be the Hungarian Heritage House’s tenth time ringing in the New Year with a festive gala programme.
Taking the stage at Müpa Budapest once again will be a host of outstanding folk musicians and folk dancers here to share with the audience moments both intimate and elevated, once again proving that the beauty and meaning of our folk traditions, refined over the centuries, can also ...
Wishing Xpats Wonderful Xmas* Holidays
- 21 Dec 2023 4:33 AM
- community & culture
All the team at XpatLoop wish you and yours very Happy Holidays! We hope you've enjoyed what’s been in the loop for you this year + we’re grateful to every reader and partner for our positive connection. Here's wishing you a Joyful + Prosperous New Year!
Expat Explainer: Christmas Day Customs in Hungary
- 20 Dec 2023 2:06 PM
- community & culture
In Hungary a key element of celebrating Christmas is the traditional custom of 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.
Video: 'Europe’s Most Beautiful Christmas Market': Budapest Basilica Advent Festivities
- 15 Dec 2023 10:01 AM
- shopping
Hungarian Advent Fair in front of the iconic St Stephen’s Basilica became Europe’s best Christmas market for the fourth time after 2020, 2022 and 2023, based on people’s votes on ‘European Best Destination’.
'Explore Holidays' @ National Gallery Budapest, 13 December
- 13 Dec 2023 4:02 PM
- community
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.
Expat Explainer: St. Lucy's Day Traditions in Hungary, 13 December
- 11 Dec 2023 7:41 AM
- 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.
Mikulás: Saint Nicholas’s Day Traditions In Hungary On 6 December
- 6 Dec 2023 2:04 PM
- community & culture
According to Hungarian custom it is Saint Nicholas (Mikulás) who comes bearing gifts for children on his name day, December 6th.
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.