On Sunday, the 1st of December, families can not only light the first candle on the Advent wreath, but also take part in Debrecen Zoo's “waiting for Santa Claus” activities. Programmes: 09:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Opening of the Santa Claus House 09:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.  Creative handicrafts in the Gibbon House 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Santa Claus visits his zoo friends 10:00 a.m. - Capuchin monkeys’ feast 10:30 a.m. - Trunked bears' foraging tour 11:00  a.m.  - Playful foraging of meerkats  2:30  p.m. - Penguins' snack 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Arthur the Shetland pony brings sweets 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pony carriage 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Santa's story 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 .p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Warm up at Zoo-Kucko 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Adoption point next to Santa's house 12:30 p.m. Expert guided tour. Depart from the zoo entrance.    More information about the programme can be found  here.   Date:1 December Location: Debrecen Zoo   Source:dehir.hu

The tradition of the Debrecen Bethlehem Festival will be held again this year. The 14 groups arriving from Hungary and across the border will be welcomed by DEMKI institutions – DEMKI Youth House, DEMKI Homokkerti Community House, DEMKI Csapókerti Community House. The opening ceremony will start at 10:00 a.m. on the stage in the yard of the DEMKI Youth House. This will be followed by performances by the nativity groups, accompanied by other cultural programmes and the Törköly Band. In addition to the stage programme, the live nativity scene will feature a dwarf goat and bunny petting. In the courtyard, visitors can buy craft products from folk craftsmen and learn about their crafts. There will also be a variety of folk craft activities for young and old alike. Bethlehem Festival programmes: 10:00 a.m.  - 3:15 p.m. at DEMKI Youth House Yard  10:00 a.m. Opening 10:15 a.m. Törköly band plays 10:25 a.m. Pre-school children's performance 10:35 a.m. Nativity scene from Nádudvar 10:55 a.m. “Chirping” Children's singing group 11:05 a.m. Törköly band plays 11:15 a.m.  Advent carols by Konyár Pávakör tradition-preserving group 11:30 a.m. “Színarany” nativity scene from Nagyszalonta 11:55 a.m. Törköly band plays 12:10 p.m. Shepherd nativity from Nagyléta 12:30 p.m. […]

For the fourth time, Debrecen will host the Ugly Sweater Run where charity goes hand in hand with the joy of movement and a great atmosphere. Participants will run 3.5 km and 1 km through the beautiful Advent Fair downtown Debrecen. All participants have to do is get out their cutest or funniest Christmas sweater, hat, scarf and bring their donations. The aim of the charity run is to promote community sport and to make Christmas brighter for disadvantaged families and children in Debrecen and its surrounding area. Donations of fruit, non-perishable food with a minimum six-month expiry date and chocolate can be made at the donation point of the Ugly Sweater Run Baltazár Dezső Square on the 7th of  December between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. The donations will be distributed to the families through the staff of the Debrecen Charity Board. The event is free but registration is required at  this link. Programme: 10:00 a.m. on-site registration 10:30 a.m. Christmas show by Fruzsi Erdős 10:50 a.m. Warm-up 11:00 a.m. Start (3,5 km distance) 11:10a.m.  Start (1 km distance) Distance: 1 km and 3,5 km (not certified distances) Route for the 3,5 km distance: Baltazár Dezső tér - Hunyadi […]

Vojtina Puppet Theatre company will be revoking the world of Christmases of the past on two weekends in December, revisiting how nativity scene took place, who were the characters in the Christmas dramatic mystery play, what it even means to be a dramatic mystery play. Children and their families who visit the Vojtina Puppet Theatre building in Kálvin Square on Sundays, the 8th and the 15th of December at 10.00  a.m., can take part in a cozy Christmas preparation and make felt and woven gifts. In connection with the advent exhibition of Enikő Gyöngy enamel and jewellery artist, you can take a look at the process of creation and participate in the mystery of its creation. And what will the full family program be like? From 10.00  a.m., children can meet the puppeteers of the Play Theatre in the nativity puppet dance ritual play titled “Let’s Go See Him!”, and then they can make Christmas gifts in the exhibition space with the help of craftswoman Gyöngy Enikő, accompanied by Advent and Christmas carols by folk singer Ildikó Bárdosi. On the 8th of December, they can learn about woven materials and then create a small gift using felt weaving, and on […]

OTT-HOME International Meeting Point invites interested parties to a wine tasting event on the 9th of December from 6.00 p.m. to discover Hungarian wines. To register, please send an email to otthon.debrecen@gmail.com until the 2nd of December. Price: 30000 HUF Date: 9 December Location: DB Italiano,  39 Piac Street Source:FB events

During the evening, the young and old of Valcer Dance Studio, excellent Latin and standard dancers, cheerleaders and show dancers will perform evoking a festive atmosphere with productions of popular world Christmas hits; and with the most successful choreographies of 2024. Tickets for the dance gala can be purchased via this link. Date: 10 December, 6.00 p.m. Location: Kölcsey Center Source:debreceniadvent.hu

Paola Cortellesi's work "There is Still Tomorrow" was the most-watched film of the year in Italy last year, ahead of Barbie and Oppenheimer. The heroine of the story is Delia, a mother of three living in Rome in the second half of the 1940s. The city is caught between the hope of liberation and the financial difficulties caused by the war that has just ended. Day after day, Delia does the impossible, working at home and at work, tidying the family nest, looking after the children and elderly family members, putting up with the tantrums of her war-torn husband. A tireless woman, she tries her best to prevent her daughter from marrying, but her efforts seem futile. One day, however, she receives a letter that prompts her to take a surprisingly bold step. Is it possible to make a film about women's equality and even domestic violence that is entertaining, humorous and relatable at the same time? Italian superstar Paola Cortellesi has succeeded so well that Our Tomorrow will Be Tomorrow not only won the Audience Award and the Special Jury Prize at the Rome International Film Festival, but was also the most-watched film of last year in her country. […]

Advent screenings return to the Apollo Cinema in the spirit of festive, spiritual preparation. Every Saturday from the 30th of November to the  21st of  December, films will be screened, helping to get into the festive spirit, together with the host congregations, and their pastors who are inviting the audience to a discussion after each screening.  Within the series, on the 14th of December, Movie Inception (12) will be screened in English with English subtitles on the 14th of December from 4.00 p.m. Every Saturday of Advent, visitors are welcome to the events, which are free of charge but registration is required. You can register via the following link, through the Apollo Cinema ticket booking system or in person at the cinema's box office. About the screening on the 14th of December: English language, American film with English subtitles, 142 min, 2010 The screening and subsequent discussion will be hosted by the Reformed University Congregation of Debrecen Please note that the original English language version of the film will be screened and the subtitles will be in English.  The post-screening talk will be given in English by Doug McClintic, American Reformed pastor of the congregation.   Date: 14 December Location: […]

All German speakers are very welcome to join the Advent evening of Deutsches Kulturforum Debrecen on the 14th of  December at 6.00 p.m. At the event, participants can get to know each other, while drinking a mug of mulled wine or hot tea, tasting typical German and Hungarian Christmas desserts and experiencing the real Christmas spirit together!   Date: 14 December, 6.00 p.m. Location: Deutsches Kulturforum Debrecen Source:deutsches-kulturforum.hu

Those who want to get in the mood for Advent are welcome to make their own little angels, from colourful coffee capsules and beads, which will be the perfect decoration for a Christmas tree. During the workshop, Christmas cheer, music and hot tea will ensure to really feel the magic of Advent. The pack contains 8 angels that everyone can make to their own taste, plus 5 small Christmas cards to decorate. Price: HUF 4000/person Registration for the event is needed, to register, please use the contact details below: E-mail: borossemese@gmail.com Phone+36 30 3395753   Date:15 December, 9.30 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. Location:Debrecen Pagony Source:FB events