10 result(s) for expat explainer in Community & Culture
Expat Explainer: Hungarian Christmas Feast - Including Authentic Recipes
- 24 Dec 2025 7:25 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, Christmas Eve is spent with the immediate family – parents, children, grandparents, and possibly a few very close friends.
Expat Explainer: Christmas Day In Hungary On 25 December
- 24 Dec 2025 7:22 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary and in Hungarian communities worldwide, a key element of celebrating Christmas is a traditional custom, 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.
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.
Expat Explainer: The Miracle Stag - Important Symbol of Hungarian Identity
- 23 Jun 2025 5:02 PM
- community & culture
Known in Hungarian as Csodaszarvas, The Miracle Stag is prominent narratives in Hungarian folklore, and so is worth knowing about by expats in the loop. While not an official national emblem, it remains one of the most enduring mythological symbols connected to the origins of the Hungarian people.
Xpat Explainer: Bálint Nap in Hungary - Valentine's Day
- 14 Feb 2025 6:22 AM
- community & culture
As we all know, Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate with your significant other, perhaps a time to revisit memorable places and enjoy a romantic dinner. It has only been celebrated in Hungary since 1990 however, and the equivalent of Valentine here is the name Bálint, whose name day falls on 14 February.
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: 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.
Expat Explainer: Hungarian Christmas Feast - Including Authentic Recipes
- 24 Dec 2025 7:25 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, Christmas Eve is spent with the immediate family – parents, children, grandparents, and possibly a few very close friends.
Expat Explainer: Christmas Day In Hungary On 25 December
- 24 Dec 2025 7:22 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary and in Hungarian communities worldwide, a key element of celebrating Christmas is a traditional custom, 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.
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.
Expat Explainer: The Miracle Stag - Important Symbol of Hungarian Identity
- 23 Jun 2025 5:02 PM
- community & culture
Known in Hungarian as Csodaszarvas, The Miracle Stag is prominent narratives in Hungarian folklore, and so is worth knowing about by expats in the loop. While not an official national emblem, it remains one of the most enduring mythological symbols connected to the origins of the Hungarian people.
Xpat Explainer: Bálint Nap in Hungary - Valentine's Day
- 14 Feb 2025 6:22 AM
- community & culture
As we all know, Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate with your significant other, perhaps a time to revisit memorable places and enjoy a romantic dinner. It has only been celebrated in Hungary since 1990 however, and the equivalent of Valentine here is the name Bálint, whose name day falls on 14 February.
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: 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.