20 result(s) for rituals in Community & Culture
Shops Closed on 8 & 9 June - What Else Does Pentecost Signify In Hungary?
- 5 Jun 2025 11:19 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost in Hungary is a cherished public holiday observed on Sunday, 8 June and Monday 9 June in 2025. This Christian celebration, also known as Whitsun, brings a special weekend break that’s ideal for family outings, cultural exploration, and embracing local traditions. With shops closed on both days, here’s what expats need to know about this meaningful holiday and how to make the most of it ...
Pentecost Heritage Festival, Szentendre Skanzen, 8 - 9 June
- 2 Jun 2025 3:28 PM
- community & culture
This year’s Pentecost Heritage Festival at the Skanzen Open-Air Ethnographic Museum in Szentendre will spotlight folk traditions, sustainability, and dance on 8–9 June. The two-day event invites visitors to explore the richness of Hungary’s intangible cultural heritage through interactive programs, music, and community celebrations.
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.
Easter Festival at Skanzen in Szentendre
- 8 Apr 2025 5:38 AM
- community & culture
On Easter Sunday and Monday, the Szentendre Open-Air Ethnographic Museum will bring to life the charm of traditional village Easter celebrations with sprinkling customs, Easter-themed craft workshops, and joyful spring festivities.
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.
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.
Tények Exclusive Interview with Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary
- 16 Aug 2024 7:38 AM
- community & culture
Mr. President, thank you for receiving us. On behalf of TV2, we consider it a great honour that you are giving your first major television interview to us. Thank you for having me on your show, and a warm welcome to our viewers.
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.
Pope Francis Closes Eucharistic Congress, Praises Hungarian Saints
- 13 Sep 2021 6:15 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
In his celebration of the closing mass of the International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest, Pope Francis expressed his wish that the Cross be "the bridge between the past and the future" for those gathered for the event.
Shops Closed on 8 & 9 June - What Else Does Pentecost Signify In Hungary?
- 5 Jun 2025 11:19 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost in Hungary is a cherished public holiday observed on Sunday, 8 June and Monday 9 June in 2025. This Christian celebration, also known as Whitsun, brings a special weekend break that’s ideal for family outings, cultural exploration, and embracing local traditions. With shops closed on both days, here’s what expats need to know about this meaningful holiday and how to make the most of it ...
Pentecost Heritage Festival, Szentendre Skanzen, 8 - 9 June
- 2 Jun 2025 3:28 PM
- community & culture
This year’s Pentecost Heritage Festival at the Skanzen Open-Air Ethnographic Museum in Szentendre will spotlight folk traditions, sustainability, and dance on 8–9 June. The two-day event invites visitors to explore the richness of Hungary’s intangible cultural heritage through interactive programs, music, and community celebrations.
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.
Easter Festival at Skanzen in Szentendre
- 8 Apr 2025 5:38 AM
- community & culture
On Easter Sunday and Monday, the Szentendre Open-Air Ethnographic Museum will bring to life the charm of traditional village Easter celebrations with sprinkling customs, Easter-themed craft workshops, and joyful spring festivities.
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.
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.
Tények Exclusive Interview with Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary
- 16 Aug 2024 7:38 AM
- community & culture
Mr. President, thank you for receiving us. On behalf of TV2, we consider it a great honour that you are giving your first major television interview to us. Thank you for having me on your show, and a warm welcome to our viewers.
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.
Pope Francis Closes Eucharistic Congress, Praises Hungarian Saints
- 13 Sep 2021 6:15 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
In his celebration of the closing mass of the International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest, Pope Francis expressed his wish that the Cross be "the bridge between the past and the future" for those gathered for the event.