125 result(s) for marked 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.
'An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 5, Part 5
- 30 Aug 2024 3:57 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.
Amazing Hungarian Innovations: Local Men Behind the Ballpoint Pen
- 3 Jul 2024 1:17 PM
- community & culture
In 1930, a Hungarian inventor named László József Bíró observed children playing with marbles in a puddle. He noticed that the marbles left a trail of water as they rolled, sparking an innovative idea: why not use a ball-shaped metal nib for writing? This observation led to the conceptualization of the now world famous ballpoint pen.
Free Culture: 'Mayday of the Museums', National Museum Budapest, 25 - 26 May
- 23 May 2024 5:26 AM
- community & culture
This weekend this cultural extravaganza features many free festivities including interactive exhibitions, art workshops, and thrilling performances designed for fun and learning for all ages.
'Art for Heart Auction' by HeartfeltEnglish, Párbeszéd Háza Budapest, 20 April
- 15 Apr 2024 1:09 PM
- community & culture
Discover the heartwarming world of HeartfeltEnglish, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free online English lessons, language camps, and language exam preparations to children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Events Related to 15 March Commemoration of 1848 Hungarian Revolution in Budapest
- 14 Mar 2024 7:17 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
On March 15, 1848 - as part of the European revolutionary wave - a revolution broke out in Pest-Buda, and it triumphed without bloodshed with the slogans of national sovereignty and civil transformation ("equality, freedom, brotherhood"). Modern parliamentary Hungary was born, and the process leading to the War of Independence began, aiming to abolish Habsburg rule and achieve independence and ...
Xpat Explainer: 15 March Commemoration of 1848 Hungarian Revolution
- 11 Mar 2024 7:13 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Revolution of 1848 was one of many of the European Revolutions that year, and was closely linked to other 1848 revolutions in the Habsburg areas. The revolution in the Kingdom of Hungary grew into a war for independence from the Austrian Empire, ruled by the Habsburg monarchy.
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.
Xpat Explainer: Bálint Nap in Hungary - Valentine's Day
- 7 Feb 2024 6:52 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.
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.
'An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 5, Part 5
- 30 Aug 2024 3:57 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.
Amazing Hungarian Innovations: Local Men Behind the Ballpoint Pen
- 3 Jul 2024 1:17 PM
- community & culture
In 1930, a Hungarian inventor named László József Bíró observed children playing with marbles in a puddle. He noticed that the marbles left a trail of water as they rolled, sparking an innovative idea: why not use a ball-shaped metal nib for writing? This observation led to the conceptualization of the now world famous ballpoint pen.
Free Culture: 'Mayday of the Museums', National Museum Budapest, 25 - 26 May
- 23 May 2024 5:26 AM
- community & culture
This weekend this cultural extravaganza features many free festivities including interactive exhibitions, art workshops, and thrilling performances designed for fun and learning for all ages.
'Art for Heart Auction' by HeartfeltEnglish, Párbeszéd Háza Budapest, 20 April
- 15 Apr 2024 1:09 PM
- community & culture
Discover the heartwarming world of HeartfeltEnglish, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free online English lessons, language camps, and language exam preparations to children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Events Related to 15 March Commemoration of 1848 Hungarian Revolution in Budapest
- 14 Mar 2024 7:17 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
On March 15, 1848 - as part of the European revolutionary wave - a revolution broke out in Pest-Buda, and it triumphed without bloodshed with the slogans of national sovereignty and civil transformation ("equality, freedom, brotherhood"). Modern parliamentary Hungary was born, and the process leading to the War of Independence began, aiming to abolish Habsburg rule and achieve independence and ...
Xpat Explainer: 15 March Commemoration of 1848 Hungarian Revolution
- 11 Mar 2024 7:13 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Revolution of 1848 was one of many of the European Revolutions that year, and was closely linked to other 1848 revolutions in the Habsburg areas. The revolution in the Kingdom of Hungary grew into a war for independence from the Austrian Empire, ruled by the Habsburg monarchy.
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.
Xpat Explainer: Bálint Nap in Hungary - Valentine's Day
- 7 Feb 2024 6:52 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.