1. Their Sense of Smell is Fantastic; Their Taste? Not So Much.

Anybody can tell by observing their furry friend that they have a much closer relationship to smell than we do. But just how much more refined is this ability? Dogs have 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses, while humans possess a humbling 6 million. Their sense of smell is so refined that they can detect substances at the density of one drop of liquid distributed within 20 Olympic-size swimming pools. However, we win in the taste department, coming in at having a whopping 9,000 taste buds compared to our furry friends’ 1,700. 

2. Dogs Get Jealous – Even In Their Own Imagination

A study from the University of Auckland has recently revealed that not only do dogs get jealous of their owners, they even have the ability to get jealous in scenarios they imagine between their owner and another dog.

3. Dogs Can See (Some) Color

A commonly held belief among people today is that dogs can only see in shades of gray, but this is not the case. While dogs are unable to differentiate between shades of red and green, seeing both instead as shades of gray, they have the full ability to see shades of yellows and blues. It is actually recommended that you use a blue ball when playing in a grassy field with your canine companion to help them differentiate between the ball and the grass. 

4. Petting Dogs Lowers Your Blood Pressure

Recent studies published in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine show that not only is petting a dog pleasant emotionally, but it also has positive physical effects. Participants in the study had decreased blood pressure and heart rates when interacting with dogs, especially when cuddling with and petting these furry fellows. Next time you feel that blood pressure rising, seek out your kind companion.

5. They Enjoy Music (Especially Classical)

Have you ever been listening to one of your favorite songs and stopped to wonder if little Fido was enjoying it, too? Well, now you can rest assured that he likely is. According to a study in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior, dogs in a kennel environment who were played classical music showed decreased anxiety and increased relaxation. Further studies showed that dogs seem to prefer music that is between 50-60 BPM, so if you’re making the perfect playlist for your pup pal, stick to the slower songs.

6. They Can Navigate Subway Systems

Dogs in Moscow have been observed using the metro stations not just as shelter — but to navigate the city. Stray dogs will regularly take the subway to stops to find food, visit people, and sometimes just for fun. 

7. In Ancient Rome, Dogs Wore Armor

While now we dress our furry friends in sweaters and booties, in Ancient Rome, it was a different story. Roman War Dogs were often suited up in plate metal armor and spiked collars and sent to fight alongside their human compatriots. The use of war dogs was not exclusive to Rome — many ancient civilizations, such as Assyria, Greece, and Sumer, used hounds of war as well.

8. Dogs Are as Smart as a 2-Year-Old Child

While every breed of dog is different, studies have shown that overall, dogs possess roughly the same level of cognition as a 2-year-old child. Factors looked at while completing this study included spatial awareness, ability to understand language, and ability to understand basic math and numbers. Keep this in mind when interacting with your dog — they may know more than you think. 

9. The Oldest Dog Breed In The World Has Existed Since 329 B.C.

The oldest known breed of domesticated dog, the Saluki, has existed since at least 329 B.C., with evidence that it existed as long ago as 2100 B.C. Salukis were kept by nearly every civilization in the ancient Middle East, including Egypt, Persia, and many of the nomadic Arab groups. However, their introduction to the English-speaking world is rather recent, with the first Saluki being brought into England as recently as the 1840s.

With how commonly we see dogs on a day-to-day basis, it’s easy to forget how amazing and wonderful our furry friends really are. Next time you’re hanging out with your pet pup, think about his war dog ancestors and his cousin in Moscow riding the subway to visit with friends, and give him a proud pat on the back for the fantastic creature that he is.

10. Dogs Have a Sense of Time.

If you’re a dog owner, you probably noticed your canine friend starting to feel impatient when it’s getting close to their mealtime. Dogs have an internal mechanism, called circadian rhythm, that helps them tell the time; such that they know when they’re supposed to receive their food or when their owners are about to arrive home, even if their routine is disrupted.

Policeman: Can I see your driving licence, please?
Man: Yes, of course. I think it’s in my pocket. Uh … Maybe in my wallet. Yes, it’s here.
Policeman: Do you know how fast were you driving?
Man: No, I’m sorry. I’ve rented this car and I’m not used to it.
Policeman: Have you been drinking tonight Mr Murphy?
Man: I had one or two drinks. I’m okay to drive, though. I know my limits.
Policeman: You may know your limits, but you definitely don’t know the limits here in Hungary. How long have you been here in Hungary?
Man: Just for a few days.
Policeman: It seems you are unaware of our zero tolerance for drinking and driving.
Man: I didn’t know that. I’m not drunk.
Policeman: You were also going over the speed limit, Mr Murphy. I’m going to have to ask you to step out of your vehicle and get into my car.
Man: And what about the car?
Policeman: We’ll have the rental car towed to the agency. When you’re in our country you have to respect our rules.

Anne: I can’t believe this is really happening. Tomorrow we’re moving out. It feels kind of surreal, doesn’t it?
Mark: Yeah, it does. We’ve been talking about it for months, and now it’s finally here. I’m excited, but also a bit nervous.
Anne: Same here. I mean, we’ve lived in this flat for almost five years. It’s hard to say goodbye to a place that’s been home for so long.
Mark: True. Every corner here has a memory. Remember when we painted the bedroom and ended up spilling paint all over the floor?
Anne: Oh, how could I forget? It took days to clean that up! Still, this flat has been good to us. But I think it’s time for something new.
Mark: Definitely. The new apartment is bigger, brighter, and that balcony? I can already picture us having coffee there in the mornings.
Anne: Yes! And it’s closer to work, too. No more long bus rides or getting stuck in traffic every morning.
Mark: Exactly. Hey, did you finish packing the kitchen stuff? I saw a few pans still out.
Anne: Not yet. I’m leaving the essentials for tonight—just in case we want tea or something simple. I’ll finish it before bed, I promise.
Mark: Alright. Let me know if you need help. I already disassembled the dining table and wrapped the chairs.
Anne: Thanks, that’s a huge help. Oh! Did you call the electric and gas companies about the change of address?
Mark: Yes, I called them this morning. Everything should be transferred by the weekend. We’ll have power and hot water from day one. How about Internet services?
Anne: They’re setting it up on Monday. So, we’ll have to use our limited mobile net for two days.
Mark: Hmm… Well, maybe that’s a good thing. We’ll focus on unpacking and settling in.
Anne: Exactly. Less distractions.I put all the important documents—passports, contracts, bank stuff—into a folder and marked the box clearly.
Mark: Perfect. The last thing we need is to lose something important in all this mess.
Anne: By the way, are we still asking James and Sophie to help us tomorrow?
Mark: Yes, they’re coming around 10 a.m. They offered to help carry the heavy stuff. We’re lucky to have friends like them.
Anne: Totally. Okay, let’s try to finish the packing tonight so we can get at least a few hours of sleep. Tomorrow’s going to be a long day.
Mark: Agreed. Let’s finish strong—and maybe order some takeaway food as our last dinner in this place?
Anne: Great idea. One last pizza night here. It’s the end of an era.
Mark: And the beginning of a new one.

IMPORTANT PHRASES

I can’t believe this is really happening.  – El sem tudom hinni, hogy ez a dolog tényleg megtörténik.
We’ve been talking about it for months. – Hónapok óta beszélünk róla.
It’s hard to say goodbye to a place that’s been home for so long. – Nehéz elköszönni egy helytől, ami olyan sokáig az otthonunk volt.
Every corner here has a memory.  – Minden sarokhoz emlékek kötődnek.
How could I forget?  – Hogy is tudnám elfelejteni?
No more long bus rides or getting stuck in traffic every morning. – Nem lesz több buszozás vagy dugóban való ácsorgás minden reggel.
I’m leaving the essentials for tonight. – A legszükségesebb dolgokat meghagyom ma estére.
I already disassembled the dining table – Az ebédlőasztalt már szétszedtem.
That’s a huge help.  – Ez hatalmas segítség.
We’ll focus on unpacking and settling in. – A kipakolásra és a berendezkedésre fogunk fókuszálni.
Less distractions.  – Kevesebb zavaró tényező lesz.
I marked the box clearly. – Láthatóan/világosan megjelöltem a dobozt.
The last thing we need is to lose something important – Az utolsó dolog, amire szükségünk van, hogy elveszítsünk valami fontosat.
They offered to help carry the heavy stuff.  – Felajánlották, hogy segítenek cipelni a nehéz dolgokat.
We’re lucky to have friends like them. – Szerencsések vagyunk, hogy olyan barátaink lehetnek, mint ők.
to get at least a few hours of sleep – legalább néhány órát aludni
Tomorrow’s going to be a long day. – Holnap hosszú nap lesz.
It’s the end of an era. – Ez egy korszak vége
And the beginning of a new one. – És egy új korszak kezdete.

IMPORTANT WORDS

to move out – kiköltözni
excited – izgatott
nervous – ideges
to end up – az lesz a vége
to spill the paint – kiönteni a festéket
bright – világos
pan – lábos
just in case – ha netán
to wrap – becsomagolni
to transfer– átvinni, áthelyezni
power – elektromos áram
contract – szerződés
folder – dosszié
in this mess– ebben a rendetlenségben
by the way – apropó
takeaway food – rendelt étel, étel elvitelre

to back up
meaning: to support, to say something is true
magyarul: alátámasztani valamit
example: They didn’t believe me until he backed up my story. –Nem hittek nekem amíg ő alá nem támasztotta a történetemet.

to blurt out
meaning: to say without thinking
magyarul: gondolkodás nélkül kimondani valamit, kiszalad a száján
example: He simply can’t lie, he always blurts out the truth. – Egyszerűen nem tud hazudni, az igazság minidig kiszalad a száján.

to clam up
meaning: to refuse to speak
magyarul: hirtelen elhallgatni, nem hajlandó tovább beszélni
example: He clammed up as soon as I asked him to tell me what really happened. – Azonnal elhallgatott amint megkértem, hogy mesélje el mi történt valójában.

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to dig up
meaning: to search for and find something
magyarul: kikutatni valamit
example: He dug up the truth in the end. –Végül kikutatta az igazságot.

to fall for
meaning: to believe something and be tricked
magyarul: bedőlni valaminek
example: How could she have fallen for his lies? – Hogyan dőlhetett be a hazugságainak?

to ferret out
meaning: to find out through hard work
magyarul: előásni
example: I thought it was a secret until the reporter ferreted it out. – Azt hittem, hogy  titok amíg egy riporter elő nem ásta.

to figure out
meaning: to manage to understand (on your own)
magyarul: kisilabizálni, megfejteni, rájönni
example: You didn’t want to tell me what happened but I figured it out. – Nem akartad elmesélni, hogy mi történt, de végül rájöttem.

to give away
meaning: to reveal (a secret)
magyarul: elárulni
example: I begged him for hours but he didn’t give away anything. – Órákig könyörögtem neki, de nem árult el semmit sem.

to hold back
meaning: to keep something a secret
magyarul: visszatartani valamit, nem elárulni valamit.
example: Please hold this back until I talk with them. – Kérlek ne áruld ezt el amíg nem beszélek velük.

to lap it up
meaning: to believe (a lie)
magyarul: bevenni (hazugságot)
example: I felt so stupid because I lapped up all of his lies. – Annyira hülyének éreztem magamat, mert bevettem az összes hazugságát.

to let in on
meaning: to tell (a secret)
magyarul: elárulni (titkot)
example: Can I let you in on a secret? – Elárulhatok neked egy titkot?

to set about
meaning: to start doing something that takes time and energy
magyarul: nekilátni, hozzáfogni valamihez
example: Yesterday we finally set about cleaning out the attic. – Tegnap végre hozzáfogtunk a padlás kitakarításához.

to set out
meaning: to start a journey
magyarul: útra indulni
example: We need to set out early tomorrow to get there in time. – Korán kell elindulnunk holnap, hogy időben odaérjünk.

to start off/out
meaning: to begin life or profession in a certain way
magyarul: valahogy elindulni, elkezdeni valamit (pályát, életet)
example: He started out as a waiter but ended up as the owner of the restaurant. – Pincérként indult, de végül az étterem tulajdonosa lett.

to call off
meaning: to decide to stop somtehing that had already started
magyarul: lemondani/lefújni valamit
example: They called off the wedding because there was a death in the family. – Lefújták az esküvőt, mert haláleset történt a családban.

to dry up
meaning: to end or stop coming
magyarul: elapadni, megszűnni
example: She had a great life for a while after she inherited a smaller fortune but soon the money dried up and everything was back to the way it had been. – Csodás élete volt egy darabig miután egy kisebb vagyont örökölt, de a pénz hamar elapadt és minden olyan lett, mint volt.

to break off
meaning: to stop or interrupt something in progress
magyarul: megszakítani, abbahagyni
example: When they saw the storm coming, they broke off what they were doing and ran into the house. – Amikor meglátták, hogy vihar közeledik, abbahagyták, amit csináltak és befutottak a házba.

to finish off
meaning: to complete the last part of what you are doing
magyarul: végezni valamivel, befejezni valamit
example: He was in a hurry, but he managed to finish off everything before leaving. – Nagy sietségben volt, de sikerült mindent befejeznie mielőtt elment volna.

to polish off
meaning: to finish something quickly and easily
magyarul: gyorsan és könnyedén befejezni valamit
example: I just need to polish off some paperwork and then I’ll be heading home. – Gyorsan be kell fejeznem még egy kis papírmunkát és aztán indulok haza.

to pack up
meaning: to collect things after finishing something
magyarul: összeszedelődzködni, összepakolni
example: Why don’t you start packing up while I finish this and then we can leave together. – Miért nem pakolsz össze, amíg én ezt befejezem, és akkor elindulhatunk együtt.

to give up
meaning: to stop doing or having something
magyarul: abbahagyni, feladni valamit, lemondani valamiről
example: He has to give up smoking as soon as possible because he coughs all the time. – Minél előbb abba kell hagynia a dohányzást, mert állandóan köhög.

to cut down
meaning: to reduce the amount or number of something
magyarul: csökkenteni, visszafogni valamit
example: You must cut down on sugar because you’re growing fat. – Csökkentened kell a cukorfogyasztást, mert kezdesz elhízni.

to wind down
meaning: gradually relax after something that was tiring or worrying
magyarul: kifújni magadat, leereszteni, lelazulni
example: Let’s go and have a drink to wind down after this hard day at the office. – Menjünk el egy italra kifújni magunkat ez a kemény nap után az irodában.

Hungary will hold its next parliamentary election on 12 April 2026, using the same mixed electoral system introduced in 2012. Although the political landscape has changed dramatically since then, the structure of the voting system remains the same, combining single‑member constituencies with party‑list proportional representation.

Who Can Vote?

Every Hungarian citizen aged 18 or over has the right to vote in parliamentary elections. There are two main categories of voters:

• Residents in Hungary: They receive two votes.
• Hungarian citizens living abroad without a permanent Hungarian address: They receive one vote (for the party list only).

Minority voters may choose to vote for a national minority list instead of a party list.

How Many Seats Are There in Parliament?

Hungary’s National Assembly has 199 seats, unchanged since the 2012 reform:

• 106 constituency seats (single‑member districts)
• 93 list seats (party lists + minority lists)

Members of Parliament serve four‑year terms.

How Do the Two Votes Work?

1) Constituency Vote (106 seats)

Hungary is divided into 106 single‑member constituencies. Voters choose one candidate in their district. The candidate with the most votes wins – there is no second round.

2) Party List Vote (93 seats)

Voters also cast a vote for a party list (or a minority list). These votes determine how the 93 proportional seats are distributed.

To appear on the national list, a party must run candidates in at least 27 constituencies across 9 counties and Budapest.

Thresholds and Minority Lists

• The threshold for entering Parliament is 5% of the national party‑list vote.
• Joint lists have higher thresholds:
  • 10% for two‑party lists
  • 15% for lists of three or more parties
• Minority lists do not have a percentage threshold. Instead, they must reach a “preferential quota”, which is significantly lower than the standard threshold.

How Are List Seats Allocated?

Hungary uses a compensatory system. List seats are allocated based on:

• Party‑list votes
• “Fragment votes” from constituencies (votes cast for losing candidates + surplus votes of winning candidates)

This system tends to favour larger parties, especially those with strong constituency performance.

Although the legal framework is the same, several practical and political factors have changed by 2026:

• Constituency boundaries remain those introduced in 2012, but demographic shifts have made some districts significantly larger than others.
• Hungarians abroad now participate in much higher numbers, especially from neighbouring countries.
• The political environment has become more competitive in 2026, with new parties – most notably the Tisza Party – reshaping the landscape.
• EU‑related rule‑of‑law debates and frozen funds have increased international attention on the election.
• Campaigning is more digital, with social media playing a central role.

The electoral system itself, however, has not changed since 2014.

Key Vocabulary

• ballot – a paper or electronic form used for voting
• constituency – a geographical voting district
• party list – a list of candidates nominated by a political party
• threshold – the minimum percentage of votes needed to enter Parliament
• polling station – the place where voters cast their ballots
• exit poll – a survey of voters after they leave the polling station
• majority – more than half of the votes
• campaign – organised activities to persuade voters
• voter – a person who casts a vote
• nomination – the act of selecting a candidate

a lot on one’s plate
definition: having many tasks, responsibilities, or problems to deal with
magyarul: sok a dolga / túl sok mindent kell csinálnia
example: She can’t join the project now because she has a lot on her plate. – Nem tud most csatlakozni a projekthez, mert rengeteg dolga van.

a sight for sore eyes
definition: someone or something you are very happy to see
magyarul: felüdülés a szemnek / jó látni valakit
example: After weeks of rain, the sunshine was a sight for sore eyes. – A hetekig tartó eső után a napsütés felüdülés volt a szemnek.

all bark and no bite
definition: someone who threatens or talks tough but doesn’t actually do anything
magyarul: amelyik kutya ugat, az nem harap
example: Don’t worry about him – he’s all bark and no bite. – Ne aggódj miatta, csak ugat, de nem harap.

backseat driver
definition: someone who gives unwanted advice, especially when someone else is driving or doing something
magyarul: okoskodó, aki beleszól mindenbe; hátsó ülésről dirigáló
example: Stop being such a backseat driver and let me handle this! – Ne okoskodj már annyit, hadd intézzem én!

be footloose and fancy free
definition: to be free from responsibilities, commitments, or obligations
magyarul: kötetlen, szabad, semmihez sem kötött
example: After finishing university, she felt footloose and fancy free. – Az egyetem befejezése után teljesen szabadnak érezte magát.

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites are places of outstanding cultural or natural value that belong to the shared heritage of humanity. They are protected under the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, established in 1972, which aims to preserve the world’s most exceptional monuments, landscapes, and historical treasures for future generations. Cultural sites include architectural masterpieces, historic towns, and archaeological areas, while natural sites cover unique ecosystems, geological formations, and landscapes of exceptional beauty.

Hungary, a country rich in history and natural wonders, has eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Each one tells a different story about the nation’s past, traditions, and environment.

1. Budapest: The Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle District, and Andrássy Avenue

Inscribed in 1987 and expanded in 2002, this site showcases the architectural harmony of Hungary’s capital. The Danube panorama, the historic Buda Castle District, and the elegant Andrássy Avenue – including Heroes’ Square and the Millennium Underground – reflect centuries of cultural development. This area is one of Europe’s most beautiful urban landscapes.

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2. The Historic Village of Hollókő and Its Surroundings

Hollókő, listed in 1987, is a living example of a traditional Hungarian village. Its wooden houses, narrow streets, and preserved rural lifestyle offer a glimpse into 17th–18th‑century village life. The community still maintains many of its folk traditions, making Hollókő a unique cultural treasure.

3. The Caves of the Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst

This cross‑border natural site, added in 1995, is famous for its spectacular stalactite caves. The Baradla Cave, one of the largest in Europe, features impressive rock formations and underground passages. The area is also important for scientific research and biodiversity.

4. Pannonhalma Archabbey and Its Natural Surroundings

Founded in 996, Pannonhalma is one of the oldest monastic centres in Hungary. The abbey complex, inscribed in 1996, includes a basilica, library, and cloisters surrounded by vineyards and peaceful landscapes. It remains an active Benedictine monastery and a symbol of Hungary’s Christian heritage.

5. Hortobágy National Park – The Puszta

Hortobágy, listed in 1999, is Europe’s largest continuous natural grassland. This cultural landscape reflects centuries of pastoral traditions, including the work of Hungarian herdsmen. Its vast plains, unique wildlife, and traditional farm buildings make it an iconic symbol of rural Hungary.

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While you count down the hours until the Easter Bunny drops off your candy, check out these 10 uncommon facts about the holiday.

“I am really special.” [Bunny]
“What are you doing?” [Man]
“See” [Bunny]

Easter is coming, and, if you’re like many people around the US, you’re anxiously anticipating the arrival of the Easter Bunny – and several pounds of chocolate and candy.

While you count down the hours, check out these 10 uncommon facts about the holiday.

Number 10. Most Americans agree on how to eat a chocolate bunny. 76 percent say the proper way to do it is ears first. 

Number 9. Some world traditions are incredibly elaborate. In Guatemala, for example, carpets stretching up to a mile-long are made from flowers and sawdust during the weeks before Easter. On the day of the holiday, people walk on it on their way to church. 

Number 8. There’s an Easter egg worth over 8 million dollars. Described as a cross between a Faberge and the Damien Hirst skull, the ornament is covered with over a thousand diamonds. Nested inside is a gold egg with a rock crystal dove inside that. 

Number 7. The Easter Bunny has a mysterious past. Details of its emergence as a symbol of the holiday are sketchy, but according to history.com, it traveled to America with the Germans in the 1700’s. The country has long told stories about an egg-laying hare. 

“We’d like to apologize for the Easter Bunny.” 

Number 6. The holiday brings out some people’s inner jokester. Perhaps giddy because it’s springtime, manufacturers make all sorts of goofy merchandise for Easter. Notable among the stuff is a card that features terrified eggs, a dish of colored liquid, and the caption ‘Where Eggs Come To Dye‘. 

Number 5. Egg decorating goes back hundreds of years. History.com says that the tradition dates back to the 13th century. At the time, eggs were a mandatory Lenten sacrifice, so in preparation for the day they could once again be enjoyed, people made them extra special by embellishing them. 

Number 4. In Australia they have an Easter Bilby instead of a bunny. Well, at least some people are trying to make that the case. 

“Bilbys can be found only in Australia. They are endemic to this country. There’s nothing like them anywhere else in the world.” [ABC Radio Australia]

Number 3. The annual White House Easter Egg Roll used to be held at the U.S. Capitol. Concerns for the preservation of the terraced lawn led to the signing of a bill that outlawed the use of the location. 

Number 2. A seriously large amount of candy is sold for the holiday. Annually, about 2 billion dollars worth of sweet stuff ends up in the hands, baskets, and stomachs of American consumers. 

Number 1. The largest egg hunt in history was held at Cypress Gardens in 2007. The Florida theme park hid over half a million eggs. Nearly 10 thousand children and their parents scoured the grounds looking for them.

This is Zero Avenue in South Surrey, and these picturesque homes sit smack on the border. This side is Canada, across the street, the United States. No fences or concrete blocks, just a little ditch and signs warning, “Don’t even think about crossing.”

Oh, it’s very secure, yeah. And people follow the rules, except for one resident. Him. Unfazed by jurisdictional authority, he is the Canadian border-jumping kitty cat.

Illegal.

What?

I think it’s because he’s got four legs, not two.

Decidedly confident, ignoring the watchful gaze of border agents and that machine in the sky that’s as useful as the dog as far as he’s concerned. Several times a day, almost every day, he shows little interest in international law and carries on his very important work of mousing.

He’s a cool little cat, keeps coming back and forth and says hello to everybody.

His name?

Louis.

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Officially, Louis Vuitton, like the designer. And his styling cross-border feline feats are now so famous.

I love it.

He’s become a local legend and a social media star.

It’s a bit mind-blowing.

He kind of flaunts his recklessness for the law.

Now, Mr. Vuitton is particularly good at catching all sorts, and he has been known to smuggle the goods across the border and leave them on the doorstep.

I bet he did not declare them.

We’re not sure whether US agents have caught up with him for questioning.

We do know he had no interest in a TV interview.

Doesn’t go through customs.

He’s got a passport.

If he did, it would show the cat who turned six on July 1st, Canada Day, will hop back over the line when he’s good and ready.

Sinjin Alexander, CTV News, Surrey.

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Easter is a Christian holiday, when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. According to the Bible, Jesus has returned from the dead three days after his death on the cross. Christians believe that Easter is the holiest day in the year, and is celebrated on the first Sunday, following the first full moon, and the first day of spring. As part of the Easter season, the death of Jesus Christ by crucifixion is commemorated on Good Friday, always the Friday just before Easter. In Western Christianity Easter marks the ending of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline in preparation for Easter.  Lent begins  on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday. It’s a kind of spiritual discipline in preparation for Easter. Eastern Orthodox churches observe Lent or Great Lent, during the 6 weeks or 40 days preceding Palm Sunday with fasting continuing during the Holy Week of Easter. Lent for Eastern Orthodox churches begins on Monday and Ash Wednesday is not observed.

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Shrove Tuesday – húshagyó kedd
The day before the first day of the Christian period of Lent. In the UK, Shrove Tuesday is also known as Pancake Day (or Pancake Tuesday to some people) because it is the one day of the year when almost everyone eats a pancake.

Ash Wednesday – hamvazó szerda
The date of Ash Wednesday varies each year according to the date of Easter. It is always six-and-a-half weeks before Easter. The earliest possible date of Ash Wednesday is 4 February and the latest possible date is 10 March. Ash Wednesday is a Christian festival. It marks the beginning of six and a half weeks of repentance, fasting and abstinence in preparation for the most important Christian festival of Easter.

Palm Sunday – virágvasárnap
Palm Sunday is the sixth and last Sunday of Lent and the beginning of Holy Week. On Palm Sunday Christians celebrate the Triumphal Entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, the week before his death and resurrection.

Holy Week is the week before Easter, commemorating events in the last days of Jesus’ life on Earth. It begins on Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Monday.

Maundy Thursday – nagycsütörtök
The Thursday before Easter. Also referred to as “Holy Thursday” or “Great Thursday” in some Christian denominations. It is the feast or holy day on the Thursday before Easter that commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. During the meal Jesus took bread and wine and shared them with his disciples. Christians continue to share bread and wine as part of their worship in church.

THE LAST SUPPER: The Last Supper was probably a Passover meal – the meal which Jewish people share together to celebrate the time when God delivered Moses and the people from slavery in Egypt. The night of Maundy Thursday is the night on which Jesus was betrayed by Judas in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Good Friday – nagypéntek
The Friday before the Christian holiday of Easter, that Christians remember as the day Jesus Christ was crucified. On this day Christians commemorate the passion, or suffering, and death on the cross of the Lord, Jesus Christ.

Easter Sunday (Easter Day)- húsvét vasárnap
The most holy of Christian sacred days. The day commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from his death by crucifixion. Christians gather together on Easter Sunday for a Sunrise Service. This service takes place on a hillside so everyone can see the sun rise.

Easter Monday – húsvét hétfő
Easter Monday, another UK Public Holiday, has little religious significance but is the occasion for numerous secular customs.

Ascension Day – áldozó csütörtök

On Good Friday, Jesus died on the cross. On Easter Sunday, he came back to life. During the forty days which followed that first Easter, he kept appearing to his followers. Ascension Day marks the last appearance of Jesus to the disciples after his resurrection at Easter. The name ‘ascension’ comes from the accounts in the Bible in Mark’s Gospel and Luke’s Gospel that tell of Jesus being taken up into heaven – he ascended.

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There are many customs and traditions surrounding Easter in Hungary, and most of them are about celebrating spring and rebirth. Traditional Easter meals are ham, braided loaf and boiled eggs and pickled horseradish. The ham is first eaten on Holy Saturday evening, at the end of Lent. On Easter Sunday, the traditional festive food is lamb.

In some areas of Hungary, Easter Monday is the day of sprinkling. In old times, young girls were dragged out by force to the well or the water trough and poured with a bucket of water or taken by the creek and bathed. Men used to go from house to house to sprinkle girls while singing and rhyming, for which they got red eggs in return. Today, perfume is used for sprinkling instead of water.

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The reward of sprinkling was and is still food and drink, mostly spirits, and painted eggs. Eggs are ancient fertility symbols, and the allegory of resurrection in the Christian Church’s symbolism.

Egg painting is one of the oldest traditions, in fact it’s older than Hungary – painted eggs were found in some graves dating back to the pre-Magyar times. The technique was refined over the centuries and each region developed its unique and distinctive motives. Egg decorating became a form of art and it’s still part of the Easter celebrations today.

On Easter Sunday the Easter bunny brings presents for the kids, which they have to find during the Easter egg hunt.