81 result(s) for customs in Community & Culture
Expat Explainer: Christmas Day Customs in Hungary
- 21 Dec 2025 10:06 AM
- 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.
Advent In Hungary – Then & Now
- 16 Dec 2025 5:35 PM
- 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.
Expat Explainer: St. Lucy's Day Traditions in Hungary, 13 December
- 11 Dec 2025 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.
Talking about Death Remains a Serious Social Taboo in Hungary
- 13 Nov 2025 5:39 AM
- community & culture
A new nationwide survey by the Equilibrium Institute has revealed that death and burial remain among the strongest social taboos in Hungary.
All Saints' Day Holiday in Hungary on 1 November
- 27 Oct 2025 5:01 AM
- community & culture
Observed annually on November 1st in many Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Protestant countries, it is also known as All Hallows’ Day or All Hallows’ Tide. On this public holiday in Hungary, most shops and public offices are closed.
Watch: Hungary's Folk Culture is Alive & Welcoming
- 8 Oct 2025 5:39 PM
- community & culture
Hungary possesses a remarkably rich vein of folk traditions — a dynamic heritage that expats in Hungary should certainly explore. This deeply rooted culture, encompassing both preserved knowledge and living practices, is a significant part of why the Hungarian countryside is a popular destination for cultural tourism.
Over 500 Performers to Appear at Hungary's Annual Zemplén Fest, 8 - 18 August
- 13 Aug 2025 8:17 AM
- community & culture
The 34th Zemplén Festival awaits audiences with more than five hundred performers at forty venues in twenty-five settlements between August 8 and 17, the organizers announced on Wednesday in Sátoraljaújhely.
'Unusual Guided Tours' at Budapest's Ethnographic Museum Until End July
- 9 Jul 2025 5:10 PM
- community & culture
Unusual thematic guided tours related to the exhibitions of the Ethnographic Museum will be held in the Budapest city park institution until the end of July, according to MTI.
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 ...
Expat Explainer: Christmas Day Customs in Hungary
- 21 Dec 2025 10:06 AM
- 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.
Advent In Hungary – Then & Now
- 16 Dec 2025 5:35 PM
- 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.
Expat Explainer: St. Lucy's Day Traditions in Hungary, 13 December
- 11 Dec 2025 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.
Talking about Death Remains a Serious Social Taboo in Hungary
- 13 Nov 2025 5:39 AM
- community & culture
A new nationwide survey by the Equilibrium Institute has revealed that death and burial remain among the strongest social taboos in Hungary.
All Saints' Day Holiday in Hungary on 1 November
- 27 Oct 2025 5:01 AM
- community & culture
Observed annually on November 1st in many Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Protestant countries, it is also known as All Hallows’ Day or All Hallows’ Tide. On this public holiday in Hungary, most shops and public offices are closed.
Watch: Hungary's Folk Culture is Alive & Welcoming
- 8 Oct 2025 5:39 PM
- community & culture
Hungary possesses a remarkably rich vein of folk traditions — a dynamic heritage that expats in Hungary should certainly explore. This deeply rooted culture, encompassing both preserved knowledge and living practices, is a significant part of why the Hungarian countryside is a popular destination for cultural tourism.
Over 500 Performers to Appear at Hungary's Annual Zemplén Fest, 8 - 18 August
- 13 Aug 2025 8:17 AM
- community & culture
The 34th Zemplén Festival awaits audiences with more than five hundred performers at forty venues in twenty-five settlements between August 8 and 17, the organizers announced on Wednesday in Sátoraljaújhely.
'Unusual Guided Tours' at Budapest's Ethnographic Museum Until End July
- 9 Jul 2025 5:10 PM
- community & culture
Unusual thematic guided tours related to the exhibitions of the Ethnographic Museum will be held in the Budapest city park institution until the end of July, according to MTI.
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 ...