Songs have accompanied people throughout time. Before the era of radio and television, they were a form of entertainment, the transmission of information, and a vehicle for ritual. They were sung in church, during rituals, while working at home or in the fields, while herding animals, while playing – both by young children and adults. …
Singing and characteristic songs of Central Roztocze Read More »
Throughout Poland, the days of November 1 and 2 are dedicated to the memory of the dead. Families visit cemeteries and the graves of their loved ones in large numbers, and then meet at home for lunch together. Soldiers’ graves and forgotten graves are also visited. The currently celebrated Catholic holiday (All Saints’ Day and …
In Hungary we have a mystical summer tradition, which name is Saint Ivan midnight’s fire jumping on 24th of June. A celebration of light, life, love, fertility. Before i go into more detail, let’s talk about lighting fires, because this is a significant point of the event. This festival had great significance in the pagan …
Tradition around birth In Hungary, the tradition of birth was of great importance in the past. The woman in a blessed state was carefully prepared for the arrival of the newborn. When the time came and the prophetic contractions appeared, the midwife was called to help bring the child into the world. Typically, the mother …
