It's almost December and that means Christmas! Of course Hungary is no different and the streets and shops of Sárospatak are adorned with Christmas lights. Here are a few photos I took while walking to the shops yesterday:
In Hungary, most people celebrate on 24th of December (Christmas Eve) and they have a big dinner and open their presents then, instead of on the 25th. However, some family members bring gifts to their relatives on the 25th and the 26th.
Hungarians have the belief that baby Jesus brings gifts to them and not Santa Claus.
December 6th is a very important date in the Christmas calendar, as on this night children have to clean their boots and put them out on the windowsill and in the morning when they wake up, the boots are filled with different treats, mainly chocolate. If the children have been bad, then they receive a stick which is painted gold. In Hungary, Santa Claus is called Mikulás.
Although I won't be in Hungary for Christmas, it will be good to see it leading up to Christmas.
Until next time,
R xxx
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