29 result(s) for dw news in Community & Culture
St. Lucy's Day Traditions In Hungary, 13 December
- 10 Dec 2024 10:45 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.
International Workers' Day Celebrated In Hungary On 1 May
- 30 Apr 2024 3:33 PM
- community & culture
International Workers' Day (also known as May Day) is a celebration of the international labour movement. May 1 is a national holiday in more than 80 countries and celebrated officially in many other countries, including Hungary.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 4.
- 5 Mar 2024 4:00 PM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
List of XpatLoop Writers with Examples of Original Content
- 21 Feb 2024 2:20 PM
- community & culture
Here are some of the key contributors of original content on XpatLoop.com - each is named with one or two example articles to showcase each person's style.
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.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 2
- 18 Sep 2023 5:51 AM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
Expat Explainer: Why Do Hungarians Call Themselves Magyars?
- 23 May 2023 5:55 AM
- community & culture
In the center of the Carpathian Basin, there's a people whose language and culture is different to other nations. The Magyar. Where did they come from? Who are they exactly? The quick video below well covers those questions, but what about the term Magyars? Peterjon Cresswell digs into the topic to provide fascinating insights and several answers.
'The Budapest Effect' – Metropolitan Attachments & Identities, History Museum
- 5 May 2023 5:35 PM
- community & culture
It was on until 31 March 2024. What does it mean to be from Budapest? How does the capital affect its inhabitants and those who spend at least part of their days in it? Is there a common knowledge, made up of images, sounds, films about which we can say: this is our Budapest?
Photos: Summary of Pope's Visit to Hungary - Part 2
- 2 May 2023 12:22 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
Celebrating mass on Sunday morning in Budapest, Pope Francis asked participants to "be open doors" and appealed to world leaders asking them "to build peace and to give the younger generations a future of hope, not war, a future full of cradles not tombs".
St. Lucy's Day Traditions In Hungary, 13 December
- 10 Dec 2024 10:45 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.
International Workers' Day Celebrated In Hungary On 1 May
- 30 Apr 2024 3:33 PM
- community & culture
International Workers' Day (also known as May Day) is a celebration of the international labour movement. May 1 is a national holiday in more than 80 countries and celebrated officially in many other countries, including Hungary.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 4.
- 5 Mar 2024 4:00 PM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
List of XpatLoop Writers with Examples of Original Content
- 21 Feb 2024 2:20 PM
- community & culture
Here are some of the key contributors of original content on XpatLoop.com - each is named with one or two example articles to showcase each person's style.
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.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 2
- 18 Sep 2023 5:51 AM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
Expat Explainer: Why Do Hungarians Call Themselves Magyars?
- 23 May 2023 5:55 AM
- community & culture
In the center of the Carpathian Basin, there's a people whose language and culture is different to other nations. The Magyar. Where did they come from? Who are they exactly? The quick video below well covers those questions, but what about the term Magyars? Peterjon Cresswell digs into the topic to provide fascinating insights and several answers.
'The Budapest Effect' – Metropolitan Attachments & Identities, History Museum
- 5 May 2023 5:35 PM
- community & culture
It was on until 31 March 2024. What does it mean to be from Budapest? How does the capital affect its inhabitants and those who spend at least part of their days in it? Is there a common knowledge, made up of images, sounds, films about which we can say: this is our Budapest?
Photos: Summary of Pope's Visit to Hungary - Part 2
- 2 May 2023 12:22 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
Celebrating mass on Sunday morning in Budapest, Pope Francis asked participants to "be open doors" and appealed to world leaders asking them "to build peace and to give the younger generations a future of hope, not war, a future full of cradles not tombs".

















