Hungary Today / Fanni Kaszás
St. Martin’s Day is the last day before the 40-day fast of Advent, when it is still allowed to eat meat, drink, and party – so traditionally, on this day, a number of feasts, balls and fairs were held. There are still many places around the country where they hold balls and feasts, such as Hotel Gellért in Budapest, and it is hard to miss a place where you can taste a traditional goose dish and the new wine in the country. To celebrate this day, we have collected some of the many Hungarian traditions connected to November 11th. More...