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Namedays, saints, and why December matters in Hungarian culture
From St. Nicholas’ Day to Namedays and St. Lucy’s traditions, Hungarians celebrate saints throughout the month. Discover what makes December in Hungary truly special 🎄
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Burning wreaths, deadly fires and animal rescues: Christmas Eve kept Hungarian firefighters on nonstop alert
Fires sparked by advent wreaths, carbon monoxide poisonings, serious road accidents, and even a kitten rescued from a gutter. 🚒🐾
Attention: Budapest public transport schedules change during the festive period!
🚇🎄 Travelling in Budapest over the holidays? BKK is changing public transport schedules for Christmas and New Year’s Eve:
Hungarian chimney cake: the sweet street food that became a global sensation
Golden, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the Hungarian chimney cake is more than just a dessert. Known as kürtőskalács, this iconic treat has conquered Christmas markets and street food scenes worldwide. Here’s why this sugar-coated cake remains one of Hungary’s sweetest traditions 🇭🇺✨
White Christmas arrives in Sopron as snow falls across north-west Hungary
❄️ A white Christmas has arrived in Sopron and parts of north-west Hungary!