22 result(s) for expat explainer
Expat Explainer: Christmas Eve In Hungary
- 20 Dec 2021 10:03 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary the family Christmas tree is usually decorated on Christmas Eve, 24 December, and in addition to the usual decorations also chocolate pieces in bright wrappings (szaloncukor) are added. It's on this day that seasonal gifts are exchanged by the tree.
New Great Read: Xpat Community Newsletter - 10 – 16 December
- 11 Dec 2020 8:58 AM
- specials
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your review via the link below.
Expat Explainer: St Lucy's Day On 13 December
- 3 Dec 2020 10:14 AM
- specials
Named after the Christian virgin, St. Lucy's day (Luca napja, also Lucia or Luca’s day) is rich in customs and traditions in Hungary.
Expat Explainer: Pálinka, The Spirit Of Hungary
- 27 Dec 2018 10:03 AM
- food & drink
The word pálinka derives from the Slavonic stem paliti, "to burn, to distill". In Hungary a place called Kecskemét is most famous for its barack pálinka (apricot palinka), and its high quality due mainly to the apricots used, such as magyar kajszi and magyar legjobb, which thrive in the region.
Expat Explainer: Christmas Eve In Hungary
- 20 Dec 2021 10:03 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary the family Christmas tree is usually decorated on Christmas Eve, 24 December, and in addition to the usual decorations also chocolate pieces in bright wrappings (szaloncukor) are added. It's on this day that seasonal gifts are exchanged by the tree.
New Great Read: Xpat Community Newsletter - 10 – 16 December
- 11 Dec 2020 8:58 AM
- specials
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your review via the link below.
Expat Explainer: St Lucy's Day On 13 December
- 3 Dec 2020 10:14 AM
- specials
Named after the Christian virgin, St. Lucy's day (Luca napja, also Lucia or Luca’s day) is rich in customs and traditions in Hungary.
Expat Explainer: Pálinka, The Spirit Of Hungary
- 27 Dec 2018 10:03 AM
- food & drink
The word pálinka derives from the Slavonic stem paliti, "to burn, to distill". In Hungary a place called Kecskemét is most famous for its barack pálinka (apricot palinka), and its high quality due mainly to the apricots used, such as magyar kajszi and magyar legjobb, which thrive in the region.