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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.
- 27 Nov 2023 12:41 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.
Bonfire Celebrations Raise Record Amount for Charity in Hungary
- 25 Nov 2023 2:11 PM
- https://bbj.hu/
- community & culture
A packed house from Hungary’s international community united at the Budapest Marriott Hotel on Nov. 4 to mark Bonfire Night, celebrate organizer XpatLoop’s 23rd anniversary and #FeelGoodDoGood. The evening raised a record total HUF of 7.5 million according to the local charities involved.
Hungarian Born Saint Margaret of Scotland Commemorated By Culture Minister
- 16 Nov 2023 9:07 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
Saint Margaret of Scotland, who was born in Hungary, creates a bond between people even today, the minister of culture and innovation said in Edinburgh.
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.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 2.
- 18 Oct 2023 11:51 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: 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.
- 27 Nov 2023 12:41 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.
Bonfire Celebrations Raise Record Amount for Charity in Hungary
- 25 Nov 2023 2:11 PM
- https://bbj.hu/
- community & culture
A packed house from Hungary’s international community united at the Budapest Marriott Hotel on Nov. 4 to mark Bonfire Night, celebrate organizer XpatLoop’s 23rd anniversary and #FeelGoodDoGood. The evening raised a record total HUF of 7.5 million according to the local charities involved.
Hungarian Born Saint Margaret of Scotland Commemorated By Culture Minister
- 16 Nov 2023 9:07 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
Saint Margaret of Scotland, who was born in Hungary, creates a bond between people even today, the minister of culture and innovation said in Edinburgh.
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.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 2.
- 18 Oct 2023 11:51 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.