Easter in Hungary

Easter – Hímestojás

March 27, 2015May 14, 2019 - by Kerkay Emese

HÍMESTOJÁS Hungarian Decorated Easter Eggs Emese Kerkay The cult of the decorated egg is one of the most ancient religious customs of humanity, and goes back thousands of years. The …

Easter - Hímestojás / Easter in Hungary / Folklore / Religion

November 16, 2014May 14, 2019 - by Kerkay Emese

EASTER IN HUNGARY Emese Kerkay The Hungarians call Lent the Great Fast (nagyböjt). Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, Tomorrow it won’t be as it is today, sing and lament the Hungarians. During Lent it …