The recipe is from Tunde Dugantsi, The Gingerbread Artist. Tunde creates amazing gingerbread cookies. I have listed her recipe here so it is easy to print.
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Holidays and Traditions
Learning about Hungarian holidays and traditions is a wonderful way to honor your heritage. You may even discover some sweet traditions you would like to revive and incorporate within your family.
Crayon Tinted Hungarian Ornament
This is a fun craft that you can make to decorate your tree!
Traditional Hungarian Dress
I was poking around on Instagram a while back and noticed these stunning photos from a variety of Hungarian folk regions. I reached out to Marcsi and we had a delightful conversation about her heritage and the work she does. Posted here is just a snippet of her thoughts on these few photos, but there are many, many more photos on Instagram, each with interesting commentary.
Christmas in Hungary by Elizabeth A. Szabo
Christmas in Hungary There was a loud knock at the front door. “Someone is at the door, Mother,” called Ilona excitedly from the living room. She pulled the curtain aside a little and peeked out. “Oh Mother, Daddy, Grandma, Grandpa, come quickly! They’ve come to OUR...
Hungarian Folk Dancing
I grew up in Youngstown, Ohio and was a part of a Hungarian dance group at St. Stephen's of Hungary church in Struthers, Ohio. Ruth Fabian was our instructor and she had the patience of a saint! I was a youngster during that time but I always looked up to the older...
2019 Christmas Market Tour
We spent 8 nights in Hungary exploring! Here is a little sampling of what we did!
Valentine Day Ideas!
While Valentine’s Day is more of a U.S. custom, there is nothing wrong with adding a Hungarian touch to your celebration.
Christmas Cards with a Magyar Touch
A few year ago, we had a card making party with some "crafty" friends. If you are not a person who is naturally craft-oriented, I recommend you surround yourself with those who are because it is fun to do with a person who knows what they are doing! What you should...
The May Tree or Május Fa
If you travel to Hungary at the right time of year and you get to the countryside, you might see a May Tree! Here is some information about this tradition, which is still practiced in some areas of Hungary today! Have any of you ladies ever received a "Május Fa" a...
Hungarian Christmas Carol Project
I suspect there are many aging Hungarian speakers in the US either homebound, in an assisted living facility or in a nursing home. I would like to encourage you to get 3 or more people together who enjoy singing (they don’t even have to be Hungarian) consider learning and singing a few Hungarian Christmas carols this Christmas season for people who might truly appreciate them.
Hungarian Christmas Carols
I grew up hearing these lovely Christmas carols in Hungarian. I am sure hearing the sounds of Hungarian -- and repeating them -- has helped me in my pronunciation as I have been more intentional about learning Hungarian in the last several years. I am thankful my mom...
Celebrating Holidays in December with a Hungarian Touch
With Mikulás Nap right around the corner and the importance of planning ahead for holiday baking, we want to encourage you to be thinking about how you share your Hungarian heritage during December. Food is often present at holiday gatherings and sharing family recipes is a natural way to pass on some wonderful Hungarian tastes.
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Yummy Gingerbread
The recipe is from Tunde Dugantsi, The Gingerbread Artist. Tunde creates amazing gingerbread cookies. I have listed her recipe here so it is easy to print.
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