186 result(s) for christmas in Community & Culture
Wishing Xpats Wonderful Xmas* Holidays
- 21 Dec 2021 5:01 PM
- community & culture
All the team at XpatLoop wish you and yours very Happy Holidays! We hope you've enjoyed what’s been in the loop for you this year + we’re grateful to every reader and partner for our positive connection. Here's wishing you a Joyful + Prosperous New Year!
Expat Explainer: Christmas Eve In Hungary
- 20 Dec 2021 10:03 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary the family Christmas tree is usually decorated on Christmas Eve, 24 December, and in addition to the usual decorations also chocolate pieces in bright wrappings (szaloncukor) are added. It's on this day that seasonal gifts are exchanged by the tree.
International Volunteer Day Marked by PM Orbán
- 6 Dec 2021 6:30 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán promoted volunteerism marking International Volunteer Day over the weekend.
Watch: Hungarians Build one of Europe's Largest Nativity Scenes
- 1 Dec 2021 11:05 AM
- community & culture
Residents of the tiny Hungarian village of Vörs are building the country's largest Christmas nativity scene in their baroque church, in a long tradition that survived even the Communist rule.
All Saints' Day In Hungary Celebrated On 1 November
- 29 Oct 2021 12:07 PM
- community & culture
On this National Holiday, also known locally as 'the day of the dead' (Halottak Napja), all main shops and public offices are closed. Traditionally, instead of celebrating 'Halloween', Hungarians head to the cemeteries for All Soul's Day - also known as All Hallows Tide, All-Hallomas, or All Hallows' Day.
Key Info re Saint Stephen's Day in Hungary
- 16 Aug 2021 5:42 PM
- community & culture
St. Stephen's Day is celebrated in Hungary on August 20th each year. It is also known as Foundation Day and Constitution Day. This is the official state holiday of Hungary.
Budapest Festival Orchestra Reopens, Season Passes Go On Sale For Next Season
- 11 May 2021 4:02 PM
- community & culture
“We are very much looking forward to being able to play in front of a live audience again,” says BFO music director Iván Fischer, who has once again compiled a diverse program for the upcoming 2021-2022 season, featuring familiar works as well as exciting new pieces.
Meet The Tree-Planting “Commando” Making Budapest A Little Greener
- 3 Mar 2021 3:16 PM
- https://kafkadesk.org/
- community & culture
Unlike Prague, Budapest is not known for being home to many public parks. So András Györfi took matters in his own hands and created a self-proclaimed Tree Commando to make the Hungarian capital just a little bit greener. Having already planted up to 250 trees personally, András believes that everyone should do their part to help save the environment. He certainly has.
Traditions In Hungary: Epiphany, 6 January
- 6 Jan 2021 10:37 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.
Wishing Xpats Wonderful Xmas* Holidays
- 21 Dec 2021 5:01 PM
- community & culture
All the team at XpatLoop wish you and yours very Happy Holidays! We hope you've enjoyed what’s been in the loop for you this year + we’re grateful to every reader and partner for our positive connection. Here's wishing you a Joyful + Prosperous New Year!
Expat Explainer: Christmas Eve In Hungary
- 20 Dec 2021 10:03 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary the family Christmas tree is usually decorated on Christmas Eve, 24 December, and in addition to the usual decorations also chocolate pieces in bright wrappings (szaloncukor) are added. It's on this day that seasonal gifts are exchanged by the tree.
International Volunteer Day Marked by PM Orbán
- 6 Dec 2021 6:30 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán promoted volunteerism marking International Volunteer Day over the weekend.
Watch: Hungarians Build one of Europe's Largest Nativity Scenes
- 1 Dec 2021 11:05 AM
- community & culture
Residents of the tiny Hungarian village of Vörs are building the country's largest Christmas nativity scene in their baroque church, in a long tradition that survived even the Communist rule.
All Saints' Day In Hungary Celebrated On 1 November
- 29 Oct 2021 12:07 PM
- community & culture
On this National Holiday, also known locally as 'the day of the dead' (Halottak Napja), all main shops and public offices are closed. Traditionally, instead of celebrating 'Halloween', Hungarians head to the cemeteries for All Soul's Day - also known as All Hallows Tide, All-Hallomas, or All Hallows' Day.
Key Info re Saint Stephen's Day in Hungary
- 16 Aug 2021 5:42 PM
- community & culture
St. Stephen's Day is celebrated in Hungary on August 20th each year. It is also known as Foundation Day and Constitution Day. This is the official state holiday of Hungary.
Budapest Festival Orchestra Reopens, Season Passes Go On Sale For Next Season
- 11 May 2021 4:02 PM
- community & culture
“We are very much looking forward to being able to play in front of a live audience again,” says BFO music director Iván Fischer, who has once again compiled a diverse program for the upcoming 2021-2022 season, featuring familiar works as well as exciting new pieces.
Meet The Tree-Planting “Commando” Making Budapest A Little Greener
- 3 Mar 2021 3:16 PM
- https://kafkadesk.org/
- community & culture
Unlike Prague, Budapest is not known for being home to many public parks. So András Györfi took matters in his own hands and created a self-proclaimed Tree Commando to make the Hungarian capital just a little bit greener. Having already planted up to 250 trees personally, András believes that everyone should do their part to help save the environment. He certainly has.
Traditions In Hungary: Epiphany, 6 January
- 6 Jan 2021 10:37 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.