821 result(s) for tradition in Community & Culture
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.
Mikulás: Saint Nicholas’s Day Traditions In Hungary On 6 December
- 6 Dec 2023 2:04 PM
- community & culture
According to Hungarian custom it is Saint Nicholas (Mikulás) who comes bearing gifts for children on his name day, December 6th.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 2.
- 6 Dec 2023 12:22 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.
Explore Holidays @ Hungarian National Gallery in Budapest with Guided Tours
- 1 Dec 2023 8:31 AM
- community & culture
Discover when Santa Claus visits Hungarian children, the traditions of decorating Christmas trees and opening gifts, the delightful Christmas cakes found on our tables, and uncover the most unique Christmas painting at the Gallery.
'Charm of Seoul – What We Wear, Where We Live', Museum of Ethnography Budapest
- 21 Nov 2023 5:07 AM
- community & culture
On display until 18 February 2024. The Museum of Ethnography in Budapest opened this exhibition from the Seoul Museum of History explores the history and modern daily life of the South Korean capital looking at the changes in dress and housing culture, among other things.
Invitation: Annual Remembrance Ceremony, Solymár, Hungary, 12 November
- 11 Nov 2023 8:19 AM
- community & culture
The Annual Service of Remembrance will be held on Sunday 12 November.
See What Happened: Xpat Charity Party - 007 Bonfire Night Bash @ Budapest Marriott
- 9 Nov 2023 4:45 PM
- community & culture
A packed house of good-hearted guests from Hungary’s international community united on Bonfire Night in Budapest at XpatLoop's 23rd anniversary event to #FeelGoodDoGood. Thanks to all involved a record total of HUF 7.5+ million was raised for local charities.
Greatly Anticipated Renoir Exhibition is Now Open in Budapest
- 5 Nov 2023 4:53 AM
- community & culture
This special Renoir show run until 21 January, extended from 7 January due to high demand.
Public Holiday In Hungary On Wednesday 1 November - All Saints' Day
- 30 Oct 2023 6:19 AM
- community & culture
All Saints' Day is a celebration of all Christian saints, particularly those who have no special feast days of their own, in many Roman Catholic, Anglican and Protestant churches. In many western churches it is annually held November 1. It is also known as All Hallows Tide, All-Hallomas, or All Hallows' Day.
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.
Mikulás: Saint Nicholas’s Day Traditions In Hungary On 6 December
- 6 Dec 2023 2:04 PM
- community & culture
According to Hungarian custom it is Saint Nicholas (Mikulás) who comes bearing gifts for children on his name day, December 6th.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 2.
- 6 Dec 2023 12:22 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.
Explore Holidays @ Hungarian National Gallery in Budapest with Guided Tours
- 1 Dec 2023 8:31 AM
- community & culture
Discover when Santa Claus visits Hungarian children, the traditions of decorating Christmas trees and opening gifts, the delightful Christmas cakes found on our tables, and uncover the most unique Christmas painting at the Gallery.
'Charm of Seoul – What We Wear, Where We Live', Museum of Ethnography Budapest
- 21 Nov 2023 5:07 AM
- community & culture
On display until 18 February 2024. The Museum of Ethnography in Budapest opened this exhibition from the Seoul Museum of History explores the history and modern daily life of the South Korean capital looking at the changes in dress and housing culture, among other things.
Invitation: Annual Remembrance Ceremony, Solymár, Hungary, 12 November
- 11 Nov 2023 8:19 AM
- community & culture
The Annual Service of Remembrance will be held on Sunday 12 November.
See What Happened: Xpat Charity Party - 007 Bonfire Night Bash @ Budapest Marriott
- 9 Nov 2023 4:45 PM
- community & culture
A packed house of good-hearted guests from Hungary’s international community united on Bonfire Night in Budapest at XpatLoop's 23rd anniversary event to #FeelGoodDoGood. Thanks to all involved a record total of HUF 7.5+ million was raised for local charities.
Greatly Anticipated Renoir Exhibition is Now Open in Budapest
- 5 Nov 2023 4:53 AM
- community & culture
This special Renoir show run until 21 January, extended from 7 January due to high demand.
Public Holiday In Hungary On Wednesday 1 November - All Saints' Day
- 30 Oct 2023 6:19 AM
- community & culture
All Saints' Day is a celebration of all Christian saints, particularly those who have no special feast days of their own, in many Roman Catholic, Anglican and Protestant churches. In many western churches it is annually held November 1. It is also known as All Hallows Tide, All-Hallomas, or All Hallows' Day.