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

2015-02-01 / 2. szám

Puzzle Contest #116 with Lizzy Cseh____________________

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Boldog Bálint Napot

I know several Hungarians with either the first or last name “Bálint.” All along, I’ve assumed that Bálint was another uniquely Hungarian name that had no direct English translation, such as Tibor or Zoltán. But, while visiting Hungary, I learned that Bálint means “Valentine.” With that thought in mind, I decided to explore how Valentine’s Day is celebrated by our Magyar cousins.

In terms of revelry, Bálint Nap is a minor celebration.

With the fall of communism, improved lines of communications, and the commercialization process, Feb. 14 has become a day celebrated mainly by expats and the younger generation. I learned that International Women’s Day (March 8) is the more widely accepted day for giving flowers and candy.

In 1989, Ági Guba, director of the Budapest Professional Florists Association, began to promote Valentine’s Day, and the group continues to do so. Couples celebrate this day by enjoying a dip in one of Hungary’s many thermal baths or ice skating at the famous Vajdahunyad Castle. Chocolates and red roses are the predominant gifts, and interestingly, women give these gifts to their men in nearly equal proportion to what they receive.

In the villages, Bálint Nap is considered a benchmark on the calendar. Szt. Bálint is known as the patron saint of the sparrow, which in Hungary is the first of the bird species to nest each spring. Unofficially, Hungarian farmers recognize Feb. 14 as the beginning of the mating season for chickens, ducks and geese. In the farming village of Szil (located between Győr and Sopron in northwestern Hungary), residents celebrate the day as the first harbinger of spring, as the weather will slowly improve from then on.

The love song Magyar couples request most often to be played by strolling violinists at restaurants or csárdás houses is: “Csak Egy Kislány Van A Világon” (“There Is But One Girl in the World”).

This month, I present 14 word search clues. All clues are associated with Bálint’s Day in Hungary.

Stay warm and see you in March!- Cseh Lizzy

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“Bálint Nap” Word List

Bálint

Martyr

Thermal Bath

Chocolate

Red Roses

Vajdahunyad

Csak Egy Kislány

Sparrow

Valentine

February

Spring

Women’s Day

Guba

Szil

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Puzzle Contest #113 WINNERS

The winners of our Puzzle Contest #1 13 were drawn Jan. 5, 2015, at the Home Office. Congratulations to:

Cheryl L. Brennan, Br. 336 Harrisburg, PA Kathleen A. Bryk, Br. I Bridgeport, CT Christopher Marian, Br. 28 Youngstown, OH Ronald R. Urda, Br. 71 Duquesne, PA

Each won $50 for their correct entry.

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

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 #116 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233

4. Entries must be received at the Home Office by March 31, 2015.

5. Four winners will be drawn from all correct entries on or about April 6, 2015, at the Home Office. Each winner will receive $50.

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