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

May 9 is a joyful and bright holiday. On this great day, it is impossible not to remember those who did not regret their lives for a wonderful future. Many monuments were erected dedicated to the heroes of the war, songs, poems and stories were written about them, streets in Russian cities were named after them

The Day of Rocket Forces and Artillery is a professional holiday. It is celebrated primarily by those associated with these branches of the armed forces, veterans, and members of their families. It is celebrated on November 19. Why on this particular day?

May 9 is a holy holiday for Russian citizens. On this day, people remember the terrible war and the price that was paid for the victory. To tell the kids about it, this date is perfect. But of course, so that all this does not turn into a duty for the younger generation, it is necessary to pay attention to veterans not only on this day

There are a lot of official holidays in the year: New Year, March 8, February 23, Independence Day, etc. Most of them are celebrated in the family circle. How can you celebrate Victory Day with your children? There are a lot of options. After all, it is warm outside the window and you can go anywhere

For many girls, going for a boyfriend's birthday present is a real challenge. For a loved one, you always want to choose something special, necessary and meaningful, but it can be very difficult to predict his desires. The task is complicated by the fact that each person has a different attitude towards gifts

To add zest to the wedding celebration, you can originally congratulate the newlyweds. There are many ways to add creativity. It is important to know your capabilities and the character of the young, so as not to overdo your efforts. A wedding for almost any person is a turning point in life, for which they have been preparing for more than one month

Moving to a new apartment and finishing the renovation is always a holiday. If you are invited to a housewarming party, it is impolite to come empty-handed. Choosing a good gift is not at all difficult, think about what this family might find useful

Housewarming is a significant event for a family, and especially for a family with children. Starting life in their own apartment is very important for young parents. They try to make their home cozy and comfortable not only for themselves, but also for my children

Shrovetide is the last week before the start of Lent. In the old days it was celebrated widely and on a grand scale, for each of the seven days there was a special ritual. And, of course, the main character of Maslenitsa was a pancake - an ancient pagan symbol of the sun god Yarila

Shrovetide is the oldest Russian holiday, originally pagan. But he (the only one) was also recognized by the Orthodox Church - it is called Cheese Week according to church canons. From time immemorial, on Maslenitsa in Russia, festivities were organized, baked and ate pancakes, burned a scarecrow, thus seeing off the winter and welcoming spring

Shrovetide is a fun and beloved holiday by many, which is invariably associated with pancakes and other hearty treats. The date of this celebration is always floating, it changes every year. When will Shrovetide and what are the features of each day of Shrovetide week?

Wide Shrovetide is a distinctive and pagan holiday that has been celebrated since ancient times throughout Russia. Shrovetide is a distinctive Russian holiday that usually falls at the end of February - beginning of March. After a cold and dark winter, everyone is looking forward to a warm and sunny spring

An anniversary is not an ordinary birthday, but a round date. It is customary to celebrate it especially, on a grand scale. All "round" dates belong to anniversaries, but if we talk about adults, then anniversary birthdays starting from the age of 50 are considered especially significant

How pleasant it is to receive a long-awaited gift for your birthday from your parents, loved one, relatives, friends. But congratulations from long-forgotten friends are doubly more pleasant. If you called, wrote, came, then they remember your personal holiday

Birthday is a great way to express all your feelings and emotions to the person you care about. This is a holiday that is celebrated only once a year and which indicates the birth of your friend or girlfriend, spouse or wife, grandparents, etc

A graduation photo album is a standard attribute of school life. As a rule, it is drawn up in a standard way, referring to the same specialist with whom the school has been cooperating for a long time. If you don't want your childhood and adolescent memories to be kept under a typical cover, make a DIY photo album

The wedding was and remains a sacred sacrament that unites loving hearts. And nowadays, when this significant event becomes a rarity, it acquires additional importance. Young people strive to remember the wedding day for the rest of their lives and go all out, inventing an original scenario

The Maslenitsa festival in 2014 will be held from February 24 to March 2. Therefore, interest in pancakes these days will be justified. All seven days of Shrovetide have their own meaning, carry a certain symbol. Monday - "meeting"

The name of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin is widely known not only in our country, but also far beyond its borders. The creative heritage of the great poet and writer is the property and pride of Russian and world literature. Pushkin's poems and prose are known and loved by a huge number of people of different age groups

June 6 is the birthday of the genius poet Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin. In 2010, it was decided to devote this day to the Russian language. The whole country began to celebrate Pushkin Day back in 1997, and a corresponding presidential decree was issued about this