Researching family history takes some time and focus, but it is so important for as much of the family history to be gathered as possible. It’s true, you may be the only one who seems to care at the moment, but it is still worth doing. Your family’s story matters.
Turning moments into a legacy: Creating a 70th birthday memory book Milestone celebrations have always been a special part of my family’s traditions. For example, when my grandfather turned 80, we organized a two-day celebration where he shared his life’s story,...
I have learned bits and pieces of my family story through the years and the time has come to put it on paper. Are you feeling compelled to get this project going this year? Check out the video below to be encouraged to set aside the roadblocks you may have and make...
A frequent topic at Hungarian Living is genealogy research, especially since we have spent so much time working on it ourselves. Below, we compiled a list of all genealogy episodes of the Hungarian Living Podcast.
Researching your family tree is not a sprint, it is a marathon! There are so many things to uncover and discover and it really is a fun journey. And there is no time like now to start! We have gathered a few tips below to get you started. If you have been digging into...
This was my grammar book when we lived in Hungary from August - December, 1973. I went to school every day while we lived in Budapest for those months, but I was only in third grade so I don't recall much. I remember being very thankful that my Art and Math teacher...
Sometimes, a question is all it takes to unlock a family story. Maybe you are the one that holds the answers. Maybe you are the curious one. Below are a few questions someone can use to interview their parents, grandparents, or neighbor. Take the time to make a deeper...
Greetings from Kathy Molnar Guenther in Las Vegas, NV! I have an M.S. in biological sciences and worked in Forensic DNA laboratories for many years before retirement. My Dad was a Forensic Firearms specialist, so it’s in the family, too (might be genetic?) My four...
A few years ago, I visited with Giorgio about World War 1 collectibles with Hungarian connections. His wife, Olga, was one of my Hungarian instructors at the Debreceni Nyari Egyetem. Giorgio has been able to turn his love for and knowledge about World War I items into...
I "met" Terie through Facebook several years ago and I am always amazed at the time and talent and creativity she uses when baking! She does a great job with Hungarian themes and has a heart that loves to research and share. I think Alex and his family are blessed...
After several years of saving money, in May of 2012 our family of six took a trip to Hungary. My husband was the mastermind behind the trip planning and factored in the various interests of our diverse family. His patience and research skills have always been amazing!...
Many of you know we were able to go to Hungary in May 2012 as a family. What a wonderful experience! Yes, we saw the beautiful countryside. Yes, we saw amazing architecture, and, yes, we ate some incredible meals. But then there was the best part of the trip: Meet...
Turning moments into a legacy: Creating a 70th birthday memory book Milestone celebrations have always been a special part of my family’s...
I have learned bits and pieces of my family story through the years and the time has come to put it on paper. Are you feeling compelled to get this...
By Rick Ellis Jó reggelt! Like many of you, for years I was fascinated by the intricate folk art of decorating eggs in the Eastern European fashion...
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