1. 10/2014. Berettyóújfalu, Hungary Public holidays in HUNGARY

2. THE NATIONAL HOLIDAYS IN HUNGARY 1. The 15th of March, in memory of the 1848-49 Revolution and War of Independence. 2. The 20th of August, in memory of the foundation of the State and King Saint Stephen the State Founder. 3. The 23rd of October, in memory of the 1956 Revolution and War of Independence. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN HUNGARY

3. SAINT STEPHEN’DAY Hungary's first king St. Stephen's Day, also the day of the Foundation of Hungary and "the day of the new bread". St. Stephen of Hungary (Szent István király in Hungarian) (ca. 975 – 15 August 1038), as the first king of Hungary, led the country into the Christian church and established the institutions of the kingdom and the church. He was canonized on August 20th, 1083 by Pope Gregory VII. The new bread is blessed on this day too. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN HUNGARY

4. Fireworks in Budapest

5. Fireworks in St.Stephen’s Square in Berettyóújfalu PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN HUNGARY

6. Festival of Folk Arts, Open Day in the Hungarian Parliament, Blessing of the Bread and Harvest Procession, Festive Holy Mass and Procession of St. Stephen's Holy Right Hand PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN HUNGARY

7. BREAD BAKING ON A FARM IN BERETTYÓÚJFALU PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN HUNGARY

9. Flower Carnival in Debrecen Debrecen organizes the Flower Carnival since 1966 which by today has grown into one of the most popular festivals not only of the city but of Hungary as well. The internationally acknowledged Flower Carnival is held on 20 August every year, a national holiday when Hungarians celebrate the foundation of the Hungarian State.

10. Carnival models decorated by flowers

11. THE PARADE PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN HUNGARY

12. 15 MARCH NATIONAL DAY The Hungarian Revolution of 1848 was one of the many European Revolutions of 1848 and closely linked to other revolutions of 1848 in the Habsburg areas. The revolution in the Kingdom of Hungary grew into a war for independence from the Austrian Empire, ruled by the Habsburg monarchy. Memorial Day of the 1848 Revolution (which aimed the independence of the Hungarian Kingdom from the Austrian Empire). There are usually speeches and music pieces performed; many people wear a cockade with the national colours (red, white and green). PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN HUNGARY

13. Cockade reflects the Hungarian flag, and is always referred to as such. A cockade is a knot of ribbons, or other circular- or oval-shaped symbol of distinctive colours which is usually worn on a hat. Nowadays wearing a cockade nationwide is characteristic only of Hungary. The Hungarians pin the cockade of our national colours above our hearts every year on the 15th of March, in remembrance of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-49. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN HUNGARY

14. COMMEMORATION AT OUR SCHOOL PERFORMED BY OUR STUDENTS PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN HUNGARY

16. LIVING COCKADE PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN HUNGARY

17. Wreathing around the country and at the headboard in Népliget alley, Berettyóújfalu. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN HUNGARY After the failed revolution Haynay the Habsburg general ordered the execution of thirteen Hungarian generals on the 6th of October, 1849 in the city of Arad It’s a mourning day for Hungarians. We light candles in their memory.

18. COCKADE MADE FROM USED TIGHTS SEPT/2014. BERETTYÓÚJFALU,HUNGARY

19. CUT THE TIGHTS INTO LONG STRIPES

20. REEL UP THE STRIPES

21. CROCHET RED-WHITE-GREEN RIBONS

22. CROCHETING

23. COCKADES

24. EASTER SUNDAY AND MONDAY/moveable/It has got religious origin./ Easter is the holiday that celebrates and commemorates the central event of the Christian faith: the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his death by crucifixion.Some people go to church but on Monday men, boys visit women,girls to sprinkle them with perfume (or in the countryside, sometimes water), first asking permission by reciting a verse. In return, the women give the men eggs (sometimes painted, sometimes chocolate). Children receive chocolate eggs (sometimes fruits and nuts, chocolate rabbits), from the Easter Bunny; these gifts are sometimes hidden in the garden or house. (Real rabbits are sometimes gifted.) The day's meal is often ham, eggs, and sweetbreads for dinner.

25. Eggs painting in “Bright House” in Berettyóújfalu

26. BOYS ARE SPRINKLING GIRLS WITH PERFUME/IN SOME PARTS OF HUNGARY WITH WATER/

27. IN RETURN, THE GIRLS ARE GIVING THE BOYS PAINTED OR CHOCOLATE EGGS OR BUNNIES

28. Christmas in Hungary/it has religious origin like Easter/ In the Christian religion, Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ by the virgin Mary. The Christmas and gift-giving season starts relatively early compared to other cultures, with the Santa-like figure, or Hungarian version of Saint Nicholas, Mikulás (or Szent Miklós) traditionally visiting the homes of Hungarian children on the night of 5 December. Mikulás often comes with an assistant: a "Krampusz", a Devil, who punishes bad children. Before 24 December, people decorate their houses and start to cook and bake. At Christmas, the family members come together and celebrate. On 24 December, people decorate the tree with ornaments and put the wrapped presents under it. On Christmas Eve, which is the day before Christmas Day, young children are waiting for the arrival of Jesus and especially for the presents. Gift-giving is done after the meal.

29. Hungarian Christmas meal Fish soup (Namely: "Fisherman's soup") Stuffed cabbage Fish and rice Meats such as chicken and pork, but turkey can also be used Christmas Cake Bejgli with walnut or poppy seeds Gingerbread cookies

30. CANDELS MAKING/A PIECE OF YARN AND MELTED WAX/

31. LIGHTING THE THIRD CANDLE IN THE HALL OF OUR SCHOOL

32. SANTA-LIKE SWEET FIGURES

33. GINGERBREAD OR COOKIES MAKING

34. GINGERBREAD MAKING AND DECORATING WITH SWEETS AND FRUIT

35. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION I WISH YOU THE BEST FOR YOUR MEETING: BETTY FROM BERETTYÓÚJFALU, HUNGARY THE HUNGARIAN COORDINATOR