by Liz | Sep 24, 2020 | History and Inventions
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...
by Liz | Sep 24, 2020 | Do It Yourself Projects
I recently saw a wonderful project on Facebook and I reached out to the creator and asked if she would share some details. She graciously agreed! Thank you, Rita! I was born in California to Hungarian parents, my father was from Pest and my mother from Szeged. I grew...
by Liz | Sep 21, 2020 | Holidays and Traditions
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...
by Liz | Aug 25, 2020 | Do It Yourself Projects
This Hungarian folk art birdhouse craft is a sweet way to bring a little more Hungarian folk art into your home! As an avid flower-lover and gardener of Hungarian heritage, the motifs and colors of Matyó embroidery have always appealed to me. Like many people...
by Liz | Aug 12, 2020 | Genealogy Thoughts
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...
