We get it! Learning Hungarian is hard work, especially for an adult! But, if you want to get more out of your genealogy research, more out of your travels to Hungary, communicate better with your relatives in Hungary, or be able to understand some of those old letters, written in Hungarian,
I am always fascinated about how families handle Hungarian language challenges. When I heard Lori's story, I asked if it could be shared and she agreed. Enjoy. ~ Liz "Nagyon jó! Miért nem találkozunk egy ideig beszélgetni?" I think that’s what Dorothy was saying to...
Music makes an impression — even when we don’t know what the words mean! Do you recall your parents or grandparents singing certain songs in Hungarian? There may be several Hungarian songs are a part of the oral tradition in your family. Maybe you remember singing...
Hungarian Folk Art — there are so many regions as well as folk art expressions — where do we start? We have some ideas, for sure. Would you like to learn about the different Hungarian folk art regions? Do you have any specific regions that have caught your...
Learning Hungarian is a fun and interesting challenge. I heard Hungarian all through the years that I lived at home. But, I didn't actively start learning it until about 10 years ago. And my efforts were spotty. A week or two here or there is great, but I need a...
March 15th is a Hungarian national holiday is celebrated in many ways throughout Hungary but also by Hungarians all around the world. The tri-colored cockade pictured here is one of the symbols of this revolution.
Special thanks to Naoki for compiling this list! ~ Liz People here know I'm a Magyarphile. No matter how many times I mention some nation I love, Hungary always remains #1 and their language remains the one I love most. And history shows that there were MANY...
Looking for regular exposure to the Hungarian language? Join our small group lessons! We have five great instructors who meet weekly with their students. Here is what to expect with our Hungarian language lessons: Weekly Lessons with a Live Teacher on Zoom, Skype, or...
Thank you, Noel, for letting us take a peak into the past of your family and of many families who experienced the ugliness of Recsk. We visited there last year with one of our tour groups and it was a somber visit. The drizzly day fit the mood as we learned about the...
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...
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...
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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.
This is a fun craft that you can make to decorate your tree!
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