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Christmas Day Traditions In Hungary: Bethlehem Shepherd’s Play
- 24 Dec 2025 7:02 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.
New Vignettes & Improved Roads Await Drivers in Hungary
- 19 Dec 2025 9:17 AM
- getting around
Early sales for Hungary’s 2026 e-vignettes are already underway, with a notable new addition to the toll system: the M1 Regional Vignette. Designed to mitigate the impact of upcoming expansion works on the M1 motorway, this specialized pass has already seen significant interest, with 1,500 units sold in its first week.
Big Time Rush, MVM Dome Budapest, 16 December
- 16 Dec 2025 8:00 PM
- contemporary
Big Time Rush - Carlos, Kendall, James and Logan - will perform in more than 50 cities in the US, UK and Europe to celebrate their hits, fans and friendship worldwide this year.
“We truly have the best fans in the world and when we sat down to plot this tour we wanted to give them everything they have always asked us for and dreamed of. That’s the reason we are so excited to be going on the ...
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.
Insider's Guide: Best 7 +1 Places for Top Shopping in Budapest
- 10 Dec 2025 8:57 AM
- shopping
Budapest offers a shopping scene as diverse as the city itself, blending historic markets, independent boutiques, streets filled with international brands, and a 'smart mall'. This guide highlights the key places to shop in the capital, from local favourites to places that best suit expats, helping you discover where to go, what to expect, and why each destination stands out.
Trip-Hop Legend Tricky Returns to Budapest on 9 June
- 4 Dec 2025 5:53 AM
- entertainment
Tricky is one of the most innovative and influential artists of the past decades, a pioneer of the trip-hop genre who channels his darkest experiences into his music. In 2026, Tricky returns to the stage with a newly created show, which he will also bring to Budapest on June 9, at A38 Ship.
Top 20 Hungarian Footballers of All Time
- 26 Nov 2025 1:21 PM
- sport
Today is the 72nd anniversary of what is known in Hungary as ‘The Game of the Century’, Hungary beating England 6–3 at Wembley Stadium in an international friendly. Since 1993, 25 November has been designated as the Day of Hungarian Football in the Country.
Christmas Day Traditions In Hungary: Bethlehem Shepherd’s Play
- 24 Dec 2025 7:02 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.
New Vignettes & Improved Roads Await Drivers in Hungary
- 19 Dec 2025 9:17 AM
- getting around
Early sales for Hungary’s 2026 e-vignettes are already underway, with a notable new addition to the toll system: the M1 Regional Vignette. Designed to mitigate the impact of upcoming expansion works on the M1 motorway, this specialized pass has already seen significant interest, with 1,500 units sold in its first week.
Big Time Rush, MVM Dome Budapest, 16 December
- 16 Dec 2025 8:00 PM
- contemporary
Big Time Rush - Carlos, Kendall, James and Logan - will perform in more than 50 cities in the US, UK and Europe to celebrate their hits, fans and friendship worldwide this year.
“We truly have the best fans in the world and when we sat down to plot this tour we wanted to give them everything they have always asked us for and dreamed of. That’s the reason we are so excited to be going on the ...
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.
Insider's Guide: Best 7 +1 Places for Top Shopping in Budapest
- 10 Dec 2025 8:57 AM
- shopping
Budapest offers a shopping scene as diverse as the city itself, blending historic markets, independent boutiques, streets filled with international brands, and a 'smart mall'. This guide highlights the key places to shop in the capital, from local favourites to places that best suit expats, helping you discover where to go, what to expect, and why each destination stands out.
Trip-Hop Legend Tricky Returns to Budapest on 9 June
- 4 Dec 2025 5:53 AM
- entertainment
Tricky is one of the most innovative and influential artists of the past decades, a pioneer of the trip-hop genre who channels his darkest experiences into his music. In 2026, Tricky returns to the stage with a newly created show, which he will also bring to Budapest on June 9, at A38 Ship.
Top 20 Hungarian Footballers of All Time
- 26 Nov 2025 1:21 PM
- sport
Today is the 72nd anniversary of what is known in Hungary as ‘The Game of the Century’, Hungary beating England 6–3 at Wembley Stadium in an international friendly. Since 1993, 25 November has been designated as the Day of Hungarian Football in the Country.


















