How Do Hungarians Celebrate Saint Lucy’s Day?
December 13th is the day of Saint Lucy. It is not a well-known and celebrated holiday, but there are some interesting traditions linked to this day, and it is nice to know about them. This day is mostly celebrated in Italy and Scandinavian countries, but there are some celebrations specific to Hungary as well. What does it mean to plant wheat on this day? What does a chair have to do with witches? Let’s find out in this article.
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.
Happy New Year! Around the World
The celebration of the New Year was already present in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. Not only has the holiday survived, but over the centuries, many new beliefs and traditions have been associated with saying goodbye and greeting the new year.
