Magyar News, 2000. szeptember-2001. augusztus (11. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2000-12-01 / 4. szám
tion of children, a group of 12th century French nuns began distributing candy on Dec. 6th, St. Nicholas Day. German reformer Martin Luther, who in the 16th century created Protesantism, put more emphasis on the Christ Child - The gifts were brought by an angelic Christ Child on Christmas Eve. England had Father Christmas, France had Pere Noel, Italy a witch-like old hag called LaBefana, & Sweden an elf-like JulTomten. From Holland, the beloved saint sailed to the New World with Dutch sailors who called him Sinterklaus. Thomas Nast became the most popular illustrator of Santa in America. .It is my hope that these beautiful Santa pictures may add a touch of warmth and surprise to your holiday season and that the memory of good Saint II Nicholas be honored and his example be acted upon always and forever for eternity. Boldog Mikulás Napot és Boldog Karácsonyt kívánok! DECEMBER 17. 2000. SUNDAY afternoon starting at 3:30 PM the Pannónia American Hungarian Club will hold the annual HUNGARIAN CHRISTMAS PROGRAM at the Bessemer Center, 2200 North Avenue in Bridgeport, CT. The Hungarian children will provide the program with poems, music and play. This event is a great success every year. The Pannónia Club sponsors it with the benefits of the Cafe Budapest Dinner Dance, the Hungarian spring ball. The children, and sometimes the grandparents, will receive a Christmas present. Also scholarships will be presented. Reception will follow. Bring your friends and family. Museum of the American Hungarian Foundation is having its 12th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES through December and January. The Address is 300 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey. Many of the European countries, including Hungary, are represented. For information call: 732-846-5777. Also during the months of November, December, January, and February the Museum will have a spectacular exhibit of the famous HEREND PORCELAIN. This collection spans from the time of Queen Victoria to recently. Herend porcelain found its way to the White House, brought there by US President Franklin Pierce. The Museum is open Sunday 1-4 PM; Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 AM till 4:00 PM. Call Steve Miko AMSCo. Tel:(203)331 -0466 PETER A. PENCZER ATTORNEY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER 1375 KINGS HIGHWAY EAST FAIRFIELD, CT 06430 Phone: 203-331-9691 FAX: 203-331-8259 Wherever you ore, Hungary i/ ci jJj J'Ouiny! * Daily top Hungarian news stories * Chat with other Hungarians and forecasts * Live Hungarian radio and TV * Search over 1500 Hungarian products Native homeland classifieds at OTTO’S HUNGARIAN DELI & IMPORTS Mk Send flowers and gifts to friends and family in Hungary ___ Your Community Hungary Byfii7.com Page 7
