123 result(s) for winter in Community & Culture
Busójárás 2026 in Mohács is a Six Day Winter Festival in Hungary
- 6 Feb 2026 8:31 AM
- community & culture
From 12 to 17 February, the southern town of Mohács fills with people wearing hand-carved wooden masks and heavy sheepskins. Cowbells ring constantly. Fires burn along the Danube.
Immersive Sound Dome Festival Brought Back by House of Music in Budapest
- 22 Jan 2026 10:47 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian House of Music is bringing back its immersive Sound Dome Festival this winter, offering a week of live music, concert films, special screenings and audience discussions inside one of Budapest’s most distinctive cultural venues.
Traditions In Hungary: Epiphany, 6 January
- 6 Jan 2026 11:13 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.
Expat Explainer: Hungarian Christmas Feast - Including Authentic Recipes
- 24 Dec 2025 7:25 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, Christmas Eve is spent with the immediate family – parents, children, grandparents, and possibly a few very close friends.
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.
All Saints' Day Holiday in Hungary on 1 November
- 27 Oct 2025 5:01 AM
- community & culture
Observed annually on November 1st in many Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Protestant countries, it is also known as All Hallows’ Day or All Hallows’ Tide. On this public holiday in Hungary, most shops and public offices are closed.
Watch: Hungary's Folk Culture is Alive & Welcoming
- 8 Oct 2025 5:39 PM
- community & culture
Hungary possesses a remarkably rich vein of folk traditions — a dynamic heritage that expats in Hungary should certainly explore. This deeply rooted culture, encompassing both preserved knowledge and living practices, is a significant part of why the Hungarian countryside is a popular destination for cultural tourism.
Vote for Your 'Bird of the Year' in Hungary
- 9 Jul 2025 6:09 PM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Ornithological and Nature Conservation Association (MME) is inviting public votes for the bird of the year until July 25th - you can choose between the little warbler, the song thrush and the garden warbler.
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.
Busójárás 2026 in Mohács is a Six Day Winter Festival in Hungary
- 6 Feb 2026 8:31 AM
- community & culture
From 12 to 17 February, the southern town of Mohács fills with people wearing hand-carved wooden masks and heavy sheepskins. Cowbells ring constantly. Fires burn along the Danube.
Immersive Sound Dome Festival Brought Back by House of Music in Budapest
- 22 Jan 2026 10:47 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian House of Music is bringing back its immersive Sound Dome Festival this winter, offering a week of live music, concert films, special screenings and audience discussions inside one of Budapest’s most distinctive cultural venues.
Traditions In Hungary: Epiphany, 6 January
- 6 Jan 2026 11:13 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.
Expat Explainer: Hungarian Christmas Feast - Including Authentic Recipes
- 24 Dec 2025 7:25 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, Christmas Eve is spent with the immediate family – parents, children, grandparents, and possibly a few very close friends.
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.
All Saints' Day Holiday in Hungary on 1 November
- 27 Oct 2025 5:01 AM
- community & culture
Observed annually on November 1st in many Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Protestant countries, it is also known as All Hallows’ Day or All Hallows’ Tide. On this public holiday in Hungary, most shops and public offices are closed.
Watch: Hungary's Folk Culture is Alive & Welcoming
- 8 Oct 2025 5:39 PM
- community & culture
Hungary possesses a remarkably rich vein of folk traditions — a dynamic heritage that expats in Hungary should certainly explore. This deeply rooted culture, encompassing both preserved knowledge and living practices, is a significant part of why the Hungarian countryside is a popular destination for cultural tourism.
Vote for Your 'Bird of the Year' in Hungary
- 9 Jul 2025 6:09 PM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Ornithological and Nature Conservation Association (MME) is inviting public votes for the bird of the year until July 25th - you can choose between the little warbler, the song thrush and the garden warbler.
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.