How to make a holiday cheerful and bright, and rest is pleasant and memorable

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An exhibition “1812 in private collections in Moscow and St. Petersburg” was opened in the Alexander Palace-Museum, which is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the war of 1812. The exposition consists of more than 300 works of decorative and applied arts

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Celebrating Easter is hard to imagine without a basket with bright, colorful eggs. Dye manufacturers offer a whole palette of different colors, but if you find turmeric or coffee in your kitchen cabinet, and beets, carrots or onions in the refrigerator, coloring can easily be done with scrap materials

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When ordering a banquet in a restaurant, the question often arises: how much alcohol you need to take in order for everyone to have enough, and at the same time there is not a lot of excess left. Many restaurants and cafes, when ordering a banquet, allow you to bring alcohol with you or buy from them at supplier prices

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A do-it-yourself gift for March 8 is a sign of attention and care in relation to mom and other close people. Even a young child can create an original postcard for March 8th. It is necessary - colored double-sided cardboard

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Unction or Blessing of Oil is one of the Sacraments of the Orthodox Church. At this sacred service, the servants of the Temple and believers pray for deliverance from physical and mental ailments. Thanks to this, a person receives God's grace, forgiveness of sins and help in healing

Christmas is the most beautiful and bright holiday, which is usually celebrated in a calm and cozy atmosphere, with the family, at a large festive table with many delicious dishes. But it is not at all necessary to organize everything according to the standard option, as all families do

A wedding anniversary is always a significant event in the life of a married couple, therefore it is necessary to prepare for its celebration in advance, and any preparation includes the choice of a memorable gift. What is a beryl wedding?

There are many anecdotes about the relationship between daughters-in-law and mother-in-law. They are formed in different ways, but no one canceled the holidays, and no matter how you treat your daughter-in-law, she is already part of your family, and you still have to make gifts

People love to have fun, which is probably why they came up with such a huge number of all kinds of holidays that can be celebrated with friends or in close family circle. What are the most important holidays? There are a very large number of holidays at the present time, this is the New Year, and March 8, and all sorts of other dates

The Nativity of Christ is an important and solemn holiday, which is celebrated with trepidation and amicability. On this day, there is a feeling of wonder and endless joy. All worries and problems disappear somewhere, giving way to magic and happiness

Even a person who does not believe in astrology cannot but admit that the movement of such celestial bodies as the Sun and the Moon has a very noticeable effect on the life of people on our planet. If the Sun supplies the Earth with heat, and this process determines its influence on life, then the influence of the Moon is determined by the proximity of such a huge mass to the planet's surface

Christmas is a special holiday that should be celebrated with those closest to you. Lush and noisy celebrations are inappropriate on this day. When setting the table, one should observe the old traditions of this family holiday. How should you set the Christmas table?

Christmas in any Scandinavian country is indispensable without delicious, hearty or sweet dishes. Traditional treats in Denmark, Norway, Sweden are slightly different from each other. But all of them are an integral part of a special festive atmosphere

Matchmaking is an old Russian wedding ceremony necessary for families to agree on marriage and for newlyweds to receive parental blessings. During this ceremony, various signs and customs were observed, the number of which influenced happiness and wealth in family life

An ardent communist, Latin American revolutionary Ernesto Che Guevara was born on June 14, 1928. It was thanks to him that Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba. Every year communists around the world celebrate the birthday of this brave man. Ernesto Che Guevara's birthday is celebrated on July 14, but the celebrations often last for several days

Christmas has always been considered one of the most beloved and significant Slavic holidays. Paganism in Russia was for a long time mixed with Orthodoxy. Many customs and signs have pagan roots, little is associated with Christianity. However, they have survived to this day, and Christmas has always been associated with Christmas festivities, predictions and special traditions

Dinner parties, even if not overly formal, require generally accepted etiquette. How the owners should behave is approximately clear. How should the guests themselves greet each other? Especially if the society is not homogeneous, and the newcomers do not know each other very well or do not know each other at all

It is strictly forbidden to repeat these mistakes of the past. If in the Middle Ages everything could have ended with a modest penance, then in our cruel time, a psychiatric illness may be suspected. Respect for history is good. It is natural to have traditions in the family

One of the most difficult (and often tedious) components of any wedding is obligatory speeches. Many people are afraid to express themselves, so they say banal wishes for health and happiness. Of course, there is nothing wrong with such wishes, but maybe it is worth showing originality?

The 30th anniversary is a wonderful date. This is a kind of life milestone, when a person already has rich experience behind him, but at the same time he is young and full of strength. And since it is customary to treat guests with a cake for their birthday, bake a delicate jelly delicacy for them

Birthday is a holiday on which the hero of the occasion can please himself with whatever he wants. Once a year you become the object of everyone's attention, all congratulations and praises are addressed on your birthday only to you. I want to spend this day somehow in a special way, and a good holiday, of course, requires proper preparation

Mother's Day is celebrated in different countries with special cordiality. There are traditions of this holiday, according to which it is customary for mothers to give flowers and gifts. In Australia, clothes are also decorated in a special way on this day

Baptism is one of the most important church ordinances that leave an imprint on all life. And only the people closest to the family are allowed to participate in it. Therefore, the godparents are responsible for the spirituality of their godson, his future life with faith in his soul

Poems as a gift mark the uniqueness of both the author (as a rule, he is both the donor) and the recipient. But without a beautiful design, even a brilliant creation will turn out to be too ephemeral and will not make the proper impression. Use more banal items as a "

Mom's anniversary is an important event. She wants the holiday to be remembered for a long time, and nothing darkened her joy on this day. To do this, you need to think in advance about choosing a gift for the dearest person in the world. At forty-five, life has just begun Indeed, 45 years is the prime of a woman