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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.
Making the Most of Hungary’s Unique Expat CEO Community
- 8 Aug 2024 8:10 AM
- https://bbj.hu/
- business
Chresten Bruun, the general manager of the Lego Factory in Nyíregyháza and the senior vice president of EMEA Manufacturing in the Lego Group won the Expat CEO of the Year title at the Budapest Business Journal’s annual awards gala on March 23. We asked him to reflect on the evening and what the award means to his team.
Spending Up on Canine Companions, As Nearly Half Of Households in Hungary Own A Dog
- 8 Jan 2024 7:18 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
The average Hungarian dog owner spends at least 190,000 forints (EUR 500) on their pet a year, a representative survey conducted by Cofidis shows.
Expat Explainer: St. Lucy's Day Traditions in Hungary, 13 December
- 11 Dec 2023 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.
In Rural Hungary, Traditional Matyó Embroidery Is An Economic Lifeline
- 16 Aug 2023 3:35 PM
- community & culture
If it wasn't for the car parked outside adorned with the company's slogan -- "Handmade With Love" -- you might miss the headquarters of MatyoDesign.
Watch: Easter Customs In Hungary
- 6 Apr 2023 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Small boys learn this rhyme when they are still in the kindergarten, and they sing it to girls on Easter Monday, and then promptly 'sprinkle' them - without waiting for an answer to the poem:
"Through the greenwood going
I saw a blue violet growing
I saw it start to wither
Can I water this flower?"
Forint Hit New Historic Low at 403 to Euro
- 15 Jun 2022 3:50 PM
- https://hungarianpolitics.com/
- finance
After hitting 400 on Monday in the foreign exchange market, the forint-euro exchange rate set another record low on Tuesday, reported Magyar Hang.
Opinion: What Hungarians Really Think About Orban Government, EU Parliament, & What They Worry About Most
- 28 Apr 2021 6:43 AM
- http://hungarianspectrum.org/
- current affairs
The European Commission just published the Winter 2020/2021 Standard Eurobarometer 94, measuring public opinion in the European Union. The study was conducted by Kantar, a large data, insights, and consulting company based in London. The fieldwork took place in February and March of 2021.
Expat Explainer: St Lucy's Day On 13 December
- 3 Dec 2020 10:14 AM
- specials
Named after the Christian virgin, St. Lucy's day (Luca napja, also Lucia or Luca’s day) is rich in customs and traditions in Hungary.
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.
Making the Most of Hungary’s Unique Expat CEO Community
- 8 Aug 2024 8:10 AM
- https://bbj.hu/
- business
Chresten Bruun, the general manager of the Lego Factory in Nyíregyháza and the senior vice president of EMEA Manufacturing in the Lego Group won the Expat CEO of the Year title at the Budapest Business Journal’s annual awards gala on March 23. We asked him to reflect on the evening and what the award means to his team.
Spending Up on Canine Companions, As Nearly Half Of Households in Hungary Own A Dog
- 8 Jan 2024 7:18 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
The average Hungarian dog owner spends at least 190,000 forints (EUR 500) on their pet a year, a representative survey conducted by Cofidis shows.
Expat Explainer: St. Lucy's Day Traditions in Hungary, 13 December
- 11 Dec 2023 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.
In Rural Hungary, Traditional Matyó Embroidery Is An Economic Lifeline
- 16 Aug 2023 3:35 PM
- community & culture
If it wasn't for the car parked outside adorned with the company's slogan -- "Handmade With Love" -- you might miss the headquarters of MatyoDesign.
Watch: Easter Customs In Hungary
- 6 Apr 2023 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Small boys learn this rhyme when they are still in the kindergarten, and they sing it to girls on Easter Monday, and then promptly 'sprinkle' them - without waiting for an answer to the poem:
"Through the greenwood going
I saw a blue violet growing
I saw it start to wither
Can I water this flower?"
Forint Hit New Historic Low at 403 to Euro
- 15 Jun 2022 3:50 PM
- https://hungarianpolitics.com/
- finance
After hitting 400 on Monday in the foreign exchange market, the forint-euro exchange rate set another record low on Tuesday, reported Magyar Hang.
Opinion: What Hungarians Really Think About Orban Government, EU Parliament, & What They Worry About Most
- 28 Apr 2021 6:43 AM
- http://hungarianspectrum.org/
- current affairs
The European Commission just published the Winter 2020/2021 Standard Eurobarometer 94, measuring public opinion in the European Union. The study was conducted by Kantar, a large data, insights, and consulting company based in London. The fieldwork took place in February and March of 2021.
Expat Explainer: St Lucy's Day On 13 December
- 3 Dec 2020 10:14 AM
- specials
Named after the Christian virgin, St. Lucy's day (Luca napja, also Lucia or Luca’s day) is rich in customs and traditions in Hungary.