Hungary has rich cultural traditions and holidays. Easter and Christmas are celebrated as traditional family festivities. National holidays include March 15, which commemorates the Revolution of 1848, and October 23, which commemorates the Revolution of 1956.
August 20 is St. Stephen’s Day, which commemorates the transfer of King Stephen’s relics to Buda. Celebrations include raising the Hungarian flag in Kossuth Square, processions with St. Stephen’s right hand relic, fireworks, parades, and the presentation of the Cake of Hungary.
Traditional Hungarian cuisine is also a key cultural element, featuring rich dishes such as goulash and bean soup with smoked meat, heavily spiced with paprika.