598 result(s) for hungarian traditions in Articles
Weekly Cultural Events to Be Held at Key Traffic Hubs in Hungary Next Year
- 22 Dec 2025 8:54 AM
- community & culture
Next year, weekly cultural events will be held at important traffic hubs nationwide, including intersections, railway stations and the Liszt Ferenc International Airport, Balazs Hanko, the culture and innovation minister, told a press conference at Keleti railway station on Sunday.
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.
Szaloncukor Revolution: Tastes Change for Traditional Christmas Candy in Hungary
- 18 Dec 2025 12:35 PM
- shopping
Szaloncukor, the Hungarian Christmas candy known as "salon candy," is a staple of the holiday season here and among Hungarians worldwide. While flavors and recipes have evolved over the past century, it remains a symbol of festive traditions.
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.
Hungarian Recipe Of The Week: Christmas Gingerbread
- 16 Dec 2025 5:40 AM
- food & drink
Gingerbread originated in ancient times with Egyptians and Greeks baking honey-sweetened spiced breads for rituals, but it reached Europe around 992 AD via Armenian monk Gregory of Nicopolis, who taught French Christians the recipe after fleeing persecution.
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.
Grimm's Fairytale Mother Hulda Brought to Life at Budapest
- 5 Dec 2025 9:29 AM
- https://bbj.hu/
- entertainment
If you haven’t been to the circus in a while, perhaps it is time to reconsider. In the early to mid-decades of the last century, audiences were still dazzled by performances featuring trained wild animals such as lions, tigers, snakes, elephants, horses and monkeys.
Special Advent Light Installations Diverse Festive Program in Budapest's City Park
- 3 Dec 2025 5:17 PM
- getting around
A free light park, unique in the country, and a diverse range of festive programs, including several free events, await families in the City Park during the Advent period.
Insider’s Guide: Charming Narrow-Gauge Forest Railways in Hungary
- 1 Dec 2025 4:44 PM
- getting around
For anyone interested in exploring Hungary beyond the usual tourist spots, narrow-gauge forest railways offer a fascinating mix of history, nature, and a little bit of nostalgia. Originally built for logging, mining, and industrial purposes, these small railways crisscross forests, mountains, and valleys, providing a very different perspective on the country.
Weekly Cultural Events to Be Held at Key Traffic Hubs in Hungary Next Year
- 22 Dec 2025 8:54 AM
- community & culture
Next year, weekly cultural events will be held at important traffic hubs nationwide, including intersections, railway stations and the Liszt Ferenc International Airport, Balazs Hanko, the culture and innovation minister, told a press conference at Keleti railway station on Sunday.
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.
Szaloncukor Revolution: Tastes Change for Traditional Christmas Candy in Hungary
- 18 Dec 2025 12:35 PM
- shopping
Szaloncukor, the Hungarian Christmas candy known as "salon candy," is a staple of the holiday season here and among Hungarians worldwide. While flavors and recipes have evolved over the past century, it remains a symbol of festive traditions.
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.
Hungarian Recipe Of The Week: Christmas Gingerbread
- 16 Dec 2025 5:40 AM
- food & drink
Gingerbread originated in ancient times with Egyptians and Greeks baking honey-sweetened spiced breads for rituals, but it reached Europe around 992 AD via Armenian monk Gregory of Nicopolis, who taught French Christians the recipe after fleeing persecution.
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.
Grimm's Fairytale Mother Hulda Brought to Life at Budapest
- 5 Dec 2025 9:29 AM
- https://bbj.hu/
- entertainment
If you haven’t been to the circus in a while, perhaps it is time to reconsider. In the early to mid-decades of the last century, audiences were still dazzled by performances featuring trained wild animals such as lions, tigers, snakes, elephants, horses and monkeys.
Special Advent Light Installations Diverse Festive Program in Budapest's City Park
- 3 Dec 2025 5:17 PM
- getting around
A free light park, unique in the country, and a diverse range of festive programs, including several free events, await families in the City Park during the Advent period.
Insider’s Guide: Charming Narrow-Gauge Forest Railways in Hungary
- 1 Dec 2025 4:44 PM
- getting around
For anyone interested in exploring Hungary beyond the usual tourist spots, narrow-gauge forest railways offer a fascinating mix of history, nature, and a little bit of nostalgia. Originally built for logging, mining, and industrial purposes, these small railways crisscross forests, mountains, and valleys, providing a very different perspective on the country.















