Culture
While in Anglo-Saxon tradition and in pop culture Santa Claus is associated with Christmas, in Hungary we do this differently too. 6 December commemorates St. Nicholas, so this is when the Hungarian version of Santa Claus, called Mikulás or Télapó, visits children. Santa Claus in Hungary Just like in other parts of the world, the …
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In Anglo-Saxon culture, Halloween indicates the end of autumn and the onset of winter. But what do Hungarian people do around this time of the year? Let’s clear up some concepts, so we can make a proper comparison! 31 October, Halloween Halloween celebrations most probably go back to Celtic harvest festivals, when guises and lanterns …
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When you are bringing talent to your Hungarian company from your home country, you should be aware of the most important aspects of employment as defined by the local labor law. Take a look at our quick summary of the most basic employee rights in Hungary! Hungarian Labor Code defines all aspects of employment in […]
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Famous Hungarians are all over the world. Well, fame is relative, but whether or not you know these people, you have certainly come across some of the inventions or art they have contributed to the world. And what are these contributions? Find out now!
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Last Sunday was 11 April: the birthday of Hungarian poet Attila József and the Day of Hungarian Poetry. Usually, this date is celebrated with cultural events such as poetry recitals and book presentations, while some coffee shops let you pay with a poem instead of money. In this blog post, we explain the background of …
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When you want to get Hungarian citizenship through ancestry, one of the documents supporting your application might be the birth certificate of one of your ancestors. But what if the place of birth turns out not to be in Hungary? Example: “I know my grandfather was Hungarian. He was born in 1910 in Kosice – …
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In Hungarian primary and secondary schools, the school year starts on the 1st of September and ends on the 15th of June. At universities, the exact start of the academic year can vary a little, but it is usually divided into two semesters.
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It goes without saying that different countries have different cultural norms and different ways of interacting, but finding a foreign business partner that speaks the same language we do can trick us into thinking that we understand each other perfectly. Which might not always be the case.
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Budapest is literally teeming with baths and spas. This is thanks to the the innumerable hot springs scattered all around the country. The water bubbling up from these springs is coming from deep underground. It is heated by geothermal activity, that is, the natural heat of the Earth’s core.
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The majority of Hungarians is not a practising Christian nowadays. However, holidays with Christian roots are observed out of tradition. Christian holidays are also state bank holidays, when offices and even most shops close, only restaurants and entertainment facilities are open – for utility providers and traffic operators, these days are like Sundays.
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