Christmas Recommendations Part II. – A Trilogy to Rule them All
Christmas is famously the time when families get together and enjoy one another’s company. There are people who like to spend this time outside, wandering about Christmas markets together, visiting other relatives, or going on a ski holiday. Those who stay at home might find their own enjoyment by playing board games or watching movies. And this is where the problems begin… There are two types of people: those who love Christmas movies and those who cannot stand them. The latter group might find it difficult to reason why their recommended movies should be chosen, especially if they are not directly connected to Christmas. In this article, we wish to give a little help for them, by the example of a movie, or rather three, which are hardly ever associated with Christmas: The Lord of the Rings (The LotR). It might be satisfying for both groups as it has some attributes reminiscent of Christmas, yet it is still different.
Christmas Recommendations Part I. – English-friendly theatre performances in Budapest
Are you a fellow theatre enthusiast based in Budapest? Have you been looking for a special Christmas gift but struggled to find productions that are accessible language-wise? Look no further! We have put together a list of 2025 performances that are English-friendly and would make a wholesome present under the Christmas tree.
Cultural Differences – Australia vs Hungary
It’s been a bit over a month since I moved over to Australia, and this being my second visit here, I’ve been noticing some things. It might seem obvious that two countries that are more than 15.000 km apart would be different, but some of these things have really surprised me. I decided to collect them. So, without further ado, here are a few things that made me stop in my tracks as a Hungarian living in Australia.
When is Christmas? – Christmas from the beginning to the end
Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year. Sitting by the fire, sipping hot cocoa, wearing ugly sweaters. Least in the Northern hemisphere. All about family, love, gifts and the holiday spirit. But what do we find if we look behind the pretty bows and colorful wrapping paper? When is really Christmas?