William Penn Life, 2015 (50. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

2015-12-01 / 12. szám

Puzzle Contest #126 with Lizzy Cseh-Hodzinsky

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Boldog Karácsonyi Ünnepeket, loyal members of William Penn Association!

From mid-November thru the new year, the phenomenon of Christmas markets in Hungary is a wonderful way for American-Magyars to experience the holiday season. Budapest boasts several such fairs, with the largest and most famous located at Vörösmarty Square. There, more than 120 vendors sell the highest quality foods and handcrafted items. Every day during the fair, there are puppet, musical and religiously-oriented programs for young and old alike. A large fir tree is the market’s focal point, protecting the nearby nativity scene from the bitterly cold wind and snow typical of a Budapest winter. The facade of the famous Café Gerbeaud serves as a giant screen for a laser light show that takes place each evening. Krampampuli (a Magyar drink made from dried fruits) and mulled wine are readily available for imbibing, each served in specially dated souvenir cups. Market patrons can feast on traditional foods, including roast goose, jellied smoked pig’s feet and knuckles, Hungarian-style pizza, smoked sausage, rice sausage, stuffed cabbage, chimney cake and honey cakes.

Each Sunday during Advent, special activities for children take place at the Varázskuckó. On Dec. 6, Szt. Miklós will visit the area, giving sweet treats to the young and young-at-heart.

On Dec. 13, a procession down Váci utca will commemorate Szt Luca Nap.

There are several other smaller Christmas markets in Budapest. The area in front of the beautiful St. Stephen Basilica hosts a fair that includes a small ice skating rink along with religious and folk concerts inside the church and along the outer walkways. Vajdahunyad Castle, the Castle District Gozsdu Court, Bakáts tér, Deák Ferenc utca and Liszt Ferenc Square also host Magyar Christmas markets.

For more on Budapest’s Christmas markets, log onto www. budapestbylocals.com/event/budapest-christmas-fair.

The December 2015 puzzle consists of 17 clues, each pertaining to Christmas markets in Budapest or the Magyar word for the foods mentioned in this puzzle.

Good Luck and Merry Christmas!

Lizzy Cseh-Hadzinsky, Branch 28

WPA PUZZLE CONTEST # 126 OFFICIAL ENTRY

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“Christmas Markets”

Word List

Basilica

Krampampuli

Miklós

Fir

Kürtőskalács

Nativity

Gerbeaud

Lepény

Töltött Káposzta

Hurka

Liba

Varázskuckó

Kocsonya

Luca

Vörösmarty

Kolbász

Mézeskalács

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Address:. City:___

State:.

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Zip Code:.

WPA Certificate No.:.

Puzzle Contest # 123 WINNERS

The winners of our Puzzle Contest #123 were drawn Nov. 5, 2015, at the Home Office. Congratulations to:

Cynthia C. Doran, Br. 296 Springdale, PA Judy A. Hunyady, Br. 18 Lincoln Park, Ml Mary Jane Nagy, Br. 19 New Brunswick, NJ Elizabeth R. Pacy, Br. 26 Sharon, PA

Each won $50 for their correct entry.

RULES

1. ALL WPA Life Benefit Members are eligible to enter.

2. Complete the word search puzzle correctly.

3. Mail your completed puzzle, along with your name, address, phone number, email address, and WPA Certificate Number, to:

WPA PUZZLE #126 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233

4. Entries must be received at the Home Office by Jan. 29,2016.

5. Four winners will be drawn from all correct entries on or about Feb. 5, 2016, at the Home Office. Each winner will receive $50.

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