by Liz | Sep 21, 2014 | History and Inventions, Learning Hungarian
On January 22, 1823, Ferenc Kölcsey, a Hungarian poet, completed the manuscript of his poem “Himnusz.” Ferenc Erkel set this poem to music. It was many years later that it was officially declared the National Anthem of Hungary. This anthem is played throughout...
by Liz | Jan 31, 2014 | Holidays and Traditions
Boldog Névnapot! Happy Name Day! Hungarians celebrate birthdays and name days! Name days are special days celebrated on a day designated for particular names. These days are picked mainly based on religious traditions and historical events and the day is celebrated in...
