Mikulás: Saint Nicholas’s Day Traditions In Hungary On 6 December
- 5 Dec 2025 2:04 PM
According to Hungarian custom it is Saint Nicholas (Mikulás) who comes bearing gifts for children on his name day, December 6th.
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Updated Invitation: Xpat Charity Gala '25 - Bonfire Night Party - Merry Mikulás Edition
- 4 Dec 2025 5:16 PM
You’re warmly invited to this popular all-inclusive gala, which unites good-hearted guests from the international community in Budapest - this year on a special local date: 6 December, as 'Mikulás Nap' traditionally kicks off the holiday season in Hungary.
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'TV Maci' Shop Will Open Again at ETELE PLAZA Christmas Market
- 4 Dec 2025 10:33 AM
As the Christmas season draws near, the TV Bear Shop (TV Maci Bolt) is re-opening at the ETELE Plaza Christmas Fair, bringing back much-loved Hungarian fairy-tale characters such as Mekk Elek, Mirr-Murr the Cat, Süsü the Dragon, and Frakk. The shop will be open until 24 December.
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Meet the Real Santa: Joulupukki Kicks Off the Festive Season in Budapest
- 3 Dec 2025 4:14 PM
Christmas is just around the corner, and that means the much-anticipated arrival of the Mikulás (St. Nicholas) to leave gifts in small boots across Hungary. This year, families in Budapest have multiple opportunities to meet the legendary man in red in person during the first week of December.
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Insider’s Guide: Charming Narrow-Gauge Forest Railways in Hungary
- 1 Dec 2025 4:44 PM
For anyone interested in exploring Hungary beyond the usual tourist spots, narrow-gauge forest railways offer a fascinating mix of history, nature, and a little bit of nostalgia. Originally built for logging, mining, and industrial purposes, these small railways crisscross forests, mountains, and valleys, providing a very different perspective on the country.
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Experience Europe’s Top-Rated Christmas Ice Rink in Debrecen
- 1 Dec 2025 6:26 AM
Debrecen has claimed a major winter accolade: the ice rink set up in front of the city’s iconic Reformed Great Church has been voted Europe’s most beautiful Christmas ice rink for 2025. It’s a striking sight in the main square — a large skating arena framed by historic architecture and thousands of festive lights.
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Index Lied: Court Finds Report on Tisza Tax Policy Was Fake
- 28 Nov 2025 6:38 AM
A court ruled that Magyar Nemzet, Index and right-wing tabloid Ripost lied in the summer when they wrote that an alleged Tisza party document advocating higher taxes was genuine, party leader Péter Magyar wrote on his Facebook page yesterday.
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