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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.
Quick Guide to Top 10 Christmas Fairs in Budapest
- 19 Dec 2025 12:37 PM
- shopping
Budapest reveals a whole new face during Advent time: the city is filled with decorative lights and the scent and melodies of Christmas. There are also lovely Christmas fairs in many parts of the city, all of which are truly wonderful.
Expat Explainer: Szaloncukor – Hungarian Xmas Candy
- 18 Dec 2025 11:41 AM
- food & drink
At the end of November and the beginning of December the Hungarian postal services sends innumerable packages abroad, as Hungarian families all over the world love to receive and decorate the Christmas tree with 'szaloncukor' - a traditional Hungarian candy.
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.
Updated Invitation: Xpat Charity Gala '25 - Bonfire Night Party - Merry Mikulás Edition
- 4 Dec 2025 5:16 PM
- specials
You’re warmly invited to this popular all-inclusive gala, which unites good-hearted guests from the international community in Budapest - this year on a special local date: 6 December, as 'Mikulás Nap' traditionally kicks off the holiday season in Hungary.
Budapest Celebrates Unification: New Honorary Citizens Revealed, Mayor Champions Freedom
- 18 Nov 2025 7:00 AM
- community & culture
Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, awarded honorary citizenship titles on Monday, the day marking the 152nd anniversary of the unification of Budapest.
Free Events: Cartoon Festival in Hungary, 14 - 16 November
- 15 Nov 2025 6:30 AM
- entertainment
Literary adaptations are at the heart of the National Cartoon Festival, and more than 500 venues joined the eleventh edition of the event, which took place between November 14 and 16.
Diplomatic Charity Fair, 16 November - “Discover the World’s Cultures in One Day”
- 13 Nov 2025 5:29 PM
- community & culture
The Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest (DSB) proudly announce the return of the annual Diplomatic Charity Fair, a cherished celebration of global culture and the spirit of generosity.
Spectacular Wild Goose Festival in Tata on 29 November
- 13 Nov 2025 6:41 AM
- entertainment
Hungary’s biggest winter birdwatching event, the 25th Wild Goose Festival, will take place on 29 November on the shores of Old Lake (Öreg-tó) in Tata, north-western Hungary. Each year, thousands of visitors gather to witness the breath-taking sight of tens of thousands of wild geese taking off and landing on the lake — a spectacle that marks one of the highlights of Hungary’s nature calendar.
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.
Quick Guide to Top 10 Christmas Fairs in Budapest
- 19 Dec 2025 12:37 PM
- shopping
Budapest reveals a whole new face during Advent time: the city is filled with decorative lights and the scent and melodies of Christmas. There are also lovely Christmas fairs in many parts of the city, all of which are truly wonderful.
Expat Explainer: Szaloncukor – Hungarian Xmas Candy
- 18 Dec 2025 11:41 AM
- food & drink
At the end of November and the beginning of December the Hungarian postal services sends innumerable packages abroad, as Hungarian families all over the world love to receive and decorate the Christmas tree with 'szaloncukor' - a traditional Hungarian candy.
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.
Updated Invitation: Xpat Charity Gala '25 - Bonfire Night Party - Merry Mikulás Edition
- 4 Dec 2025 5:16 PM
- specials
You’re warmly invited to this popular all-inclusive gala, which unites good-hearted guests from the international community in Budapest - this year on a special local date: 6 December, as 'Mikulás Nap' traditionally kicks off the holiday season in Hungary.
Budapest Celebrates Unification: New Honorary Citizens Revealed, Mayor Champions Freedom
- 18 Nov 2025 7:00 AM
- community & culture
Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, awarded honorary citizenship titles on Monday, the day marking the 152nd anniversary of the unification of Budapest.
Free Events: Cartoon Festival in Hungary, 14 - 16 November
- 15 Nov 2025 6:30 AM
- entertainment
Literary adaptations are at the heart of the National Cartoon Festival, and more than 500 venues joined the eleventh edition of the event, which took place between November 14 and 16.
Diplomatic Charity Fair, 16 November - “Discover the World’s Cultures in One Day”
- 13 Nov 2025 5:29 PM
- community & culture
The Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest (DSB) proudly announce the return of the annual Diplomatic Charity Fair, a cherished celebration of global culture and the spirit of generosity.
Spectacular Wild Goose Festival in Tata on 29 November
- 13 Nov 2025 6:41 AM
- entertainment
Hungary’s biggest winter birdwatching event, the 25th Wild Goose Festival, will take place on 29 November on the shores of Old Lake (Öreg-tó) in Tata, north-western Hungary. Each year, thousands of visitors gather to witness the breath-taking sight of tens of thousands of wild geese taking off and landing on the lake — a spectacle that marks one of the highlights of Hungary’s nature calendar.