How to make a holiday cheerful and bright, and rest is pleasant and memorable
Editor's choice
Interesting articles
New
Last modified
2025-06-01 05:06
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
2025-06-01 05:06
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
2025-06-01 05:06
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
2025-06-01 05:06
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
2025-06-01 05:06
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
Popular for the month
New Year 2017 is approaching, many hostesses are wondering - what should be on the table on this holiday? The year of the Rooster is approaching, it is worth finding out what the symbol of the coming year will like, and what is better to exclude from the menu
A handmade poster will be a great gift for friends and family, or decorate your home on the eve of the New Year holidays. Involve children in its creation and enjoy the realization of creative abilities, creating a unique item for interior decoration
Christmas balls are an essential attribute for decorating a Christmas tree. Of course, you can buy them in the store, but no factory product can convey the thrill and soulfulness that were invested in the manufacture of a handmade toy. In addition, children can be involved in the process of creating New Year's decor, because joint work not only brings together, but also contributes to the development of creative thinking
The tradition of giving cards for the holidays originated a long time ago. Nowadays, people have become less likely to give each other cards, but in vain. After all, it's so nice to get a postcard after a while and re-read all the congratulations that your loved ones wrote to you
The festive smell of the coming New Year, according to tradition, is the smell of citrus fruits. But they, like all fresh fruits, are prone to rotting. To create and maintain a holiday mood for a long time, they can be dried. Dried orange or lemon slices are not only a storehouse of vitamins, but also an excellent material for creativity
Not far off everyone's favorite holiday - New Year. Every house has a holiday and, of course, a Christmas tree! If you prefer to see a real forest dweller in the house and breathe in the fresh smell of pine needles, then, of course, the question arises before you:
New Year is the most beautiful holiday. Every woman on the eve of the celebration asks the question: how to meet him? You want to look in a special way this night, so that everyone is not just surprised, but, at least, become the queen of the ball
Do you have to show off your talents at a creative evening or corporate party? The easiest thing to do in this case is to perform the song, but at the same time remaking it for yourself. Just by replacing some words, you will give the piece of music a completely different meaning, more suitable for the holiday, and all those gathered will silently note that you have prepared for the task with all your heart
New Year is coming. The year of the Horse is replaced by the year of the Blue Wood Goat. According to the eastern calendar, before starting to think over the festive menu and decorating the table, you need to familiarize yourself with the signs characteristic of the symbol of the New Year 2015
Almost everyone around the world loves the holidays. They are different: Birthday, wedding, New Year. For each celebration, people dress up not only themselves, but also decorate the premises, their homes, offices. Of course, the types of decorations will depend on the celebration itself
Long autumn-winter evenings are just made for needlework. Why not try something new instead of the usual knitting or embroidery? For example, start making Christmas crafts. Children can be involved in joint creativity - they will be very interested, and there will be enough work with holiday souvenirs for everyone
Preparing to celebrate the New Year is not just about buying and decorating a Christmas tree. The festive atmosphere should be felt throughout the house, and it is created from various small but bright details in the design of each room, interior items, and, of course, windows and walls
Each house has its own traditional recipes for New Year's salads, which are passed down from generation to generation. These dishes have become so common that they are strongly associated with the New Year's table. For example, salad "Olivier"
The Christmas tree is the main attribute of the New Year! All people decorate the Christmas tree in different ways: garlands, balls, tinsel, rains, snowflakes, etc. And we usually buy all this in stores. But the best way to decorate a Christmas tree is to do it yourself at home
The Year of the Goat is not over yet, but many housewives are already beginning to think about the next winter holiday. It is important not only to feed the guests, but to appease the patron of the next year. The symbol of 2016 is the Red Fire Monkey, which has a violent temperament, restlessness and eccentricity
2018 is coming very soon, which will be held under the auspices of an intelligent and loyal animal - the Yellow Earth Dog! And we need to prepare for the meeting this year, so that the whole 2018 will be happy! How to properly decorate your home for the New Year?
New Year is perhaps the most anticipated and magical holiday of the year. On New Year's Eve, I want to believe in a miracle and fulfill the cherished dream of a loved one by giving a gift that will certainly delight him. It is not necessary to give your loved one a drill or a set of tools - this is a gift with a hint of household chores
Teenagers are often capricious in their desires and it is very difficult to surprise them with a gift. Moreover, the budget for New Year's gifts from parents is limited, and the child does not want to buy another gadget. Modern teenagers are spoiled with gifts, it is already difficult to surprise them with anything
On the eve of the New Year, everyone wants to believe in a fairy tale, especially children. And the biggest miracle for them is a gift from Santa Claus. Parents can make a fairy tale a reality. And on the most beautiful holiday of the year, the child will be able to feel the magical mood of the New Year
On the eve of the New Year and Christmas, the spirit of the holiday is in the air. People decorate houses and streets, prepare gifts for loved ones, decorate Christmas trees. Shops offer a variety of New Year's decorations, souvenirs, garlands