43 result(s) for priest in Community & Culture
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.
Savaria Carnival, Szombathely, 21 - 24 August
- 11 Aug 2025 4:35 PM
- community & culture
Szombathely, in western Hungary, will once again turn back the clock this summer as it hosts the 24th Savaria Historical Carnival from 21 to 24 August. The four-day event will see the city’s streets filled with Roman legions, medieval merchants, baroque nobles, and a host of other historical figures from across the centuries.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book Two, Chapter 7, Part 1
- 5 May 2025 6:23 AM
- 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.
Insider's Guide: Easter in Hungary - Where Faith Meets Folklore Celebrations
- 14 Apr 2025 6:26 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, as in many European countries, Easter is one of the most important Christian holidays. But here, it’s more than just a religious celebration - it’s a vibrant blend of faith, springtime customs, and centuries-old traditions rooted in Hungarian folklore.
Xpat Explainer: Bálint Nap in Hungary - Valentine's Day
- 14 Feb 2025 6:22 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.
Traditions In Hungary: Epiphany, 6 January
- 6 Jan 2025 8:57 AM
- community & culture
Most Hungarians associate January 6 with a quite new custom – taking down the Christmas tree decorated on December 24 (Twelfth Night tradition). However, the customs of this day root much deeper.
Highest Price Paid on Art Market in Hungary This Year for Munkácsy Painting
- 17 Oct 2024 1:04 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- community & culture
Rendezvous at the Window, a painting by19th-century artist Mihály Munkácsy was sold for Ft 155 million at the autumn auction of the Judit Virág Gallery.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 5.
- 7 May 2024 5:27 AM
- 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.
'An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 1
- 8 Sep 2023 8:25 AM
- 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.
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.
Savaria Carnival, Szombathely, 21 - 24 August
- 11 Aug 2025 4:35 PM
- community & culture
Szombathely, in western Hungary, will once again turn back the clock this summer as it hosts the 24th Savaria Historical Carnival from 21 to 24 August. The four-day event will see the city’s streets filled with Roman legions, medieval merchants, baroque nobles, and a host of other historical figures from across the centuries.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book Two, Chapter 7, Part 1
- 5 May 2025 6:23 AM
- 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.
Insider's Guide: Easter in Hungary - Where Faith Meets Folklore Celebrations
- 14 Apr 2025 6:26 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, as in many European countries, Easter is one of the most important Christian holidays. But here, it’s more than just a religious celebration - it’s a vibrant blend of faith, springtime customs, and centuries-old traditions rooted in Hungarian folklore.
Xpat Explainer: Bálint Nap in Hungary - Valentine's Day
- 14 Feb 2025 6:22 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.
Traditions In Hungary: Epiphany, 6 January
- 6 Jan 2025 8:57 AM
- community & culture
Most Hungarians associate January 6 with a quite new custom – taking down the Christmas tree decorated on December 24 (Twelfth Night tradition). However, the customs of this day root much deeper.
Highest Price Paid on Art Market in Hungary This Year for Munkácsy Painting
- 17 Oct 2024 1:04 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- community & culture
Rendezvous at the Window, a painting by19th-century artist Mihály Munkácsy was sold for Ft 155 million at the autumn auction of the Judit Virág Gallery.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 5.
- 7 May 2024 5:27 AM
- 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.
'An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 1
- 8 Sep 2023 8:25 AM
- 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.