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

Decorating eggs with beads is a separate genre of beading art that requires not only artistic skills, but also well-developed spatial thinking. The egg, due to its irregular shape, is difficult to braid. At the same time, the beading masters cope with this task gracefully and every time in a new way - there is not a single pair of identically braided eggs

Italians are a religious people, it is not for nothing that the Vatican is located on the territory of their country. Each city in Italy has its own special holidays, Naples, for example, especially revered the Madonna del Carmine, and in its suburb - Piedigrotta, Santa Maria di Piedigrotta is celebrated

Major religious holidays are best celebrated with the whole family. It strengthens relationships and brings relatives together. Easter has its own vibrant traditions and rituals, the fulfillment of which brings together all family members. Prepare in advance all the necessary attributes of this holiday - paint for eggs, willow twigs, beautiful tablecloths and napkins, wicker baskets for Easter dishes

In Armenia, Easter is called "Zatik". Presumably, this word comes from the word "azatutyun" - "freedom". Freedom from evil, death, suffering, coming through the Resurrection of Christ. Armenia has its own traditions of celebrating Easter, based on ancient apostolic traditions and folk customs

The Feast of the Nativity of Christ, which falls annually on January 7 according to modern chronology, is one of the most significant celebrations in the Orthodox Church. Christians await this event with special reverence, preparing themselves for great spiritual joy by fasting

On January 19, the feast of Epiphany begins. It is considered one of the most revered in the traditions of Christianity. It is on this day that all the water on earth becomes holy and carries the power of healing. Epiphany water can relieve a person from many ailments

The name Valery is widespread among the Russian people. It symbolizes the special courage of a man, from the Latin the name Valery is translated as "vigorous", "strong". Baptized Orthodox Christians have patron saints named in a similar way

It is necessary to prepare for Easter in advance. Before such a great holiday, according to church rules, it is necessary to observe a seven-week fast. Holy Week precedes Easter and is dedicated to various religious activities that precede the holiday

Lent is not an easy test for the body, both physically and spiritually. Conscious restrictions in food, thoughts and behavior force many to reconsider their positions in life and take a fresh look at what is happening around them. The festive Easter table is a real joy for those who have withstood all the restrictions of Fasting with dignity

The Feast of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos is one of the most revered holidays among Orthodox Christians. It is based on the legend that in the year 910, during the siege of Constantinople by the enemies of Saint Andrew, the Mother of God supposedly appeared, praying for the city and its inhabitants

Lent ends with the bright holiday of Easter. The pre-Easter Passion Week is a special time when believers are preparing for the holy celebration, and each day has its own meaning. Instructions Step 1 Preparing for Easter is about cleansing your soul, body and your own home

Although Maslenitsa is celebrated seven weeks before Easter, many elements of pagan culture have been preserved in it. People are happy to take part in the events associated with this holiday, anticipating the end of the harsh winter and the imminent arrival of warm days, the awakening and renewal of nature

The tradition of giving Easter eggs is one of the most ancient, and it goes back to the legend of how Mary Magdalene came to the Emperor Tiberius to inform about the resurrection of Christ. She brought with her only an ordinary egg, which turned red right in the emperor's hand

Painted eggs are an indispensable attribute of a festive Easter table. To make them colorful, bright and beautiful, you will have to try. Stock up on food colors, onion peels, beets and other foods that will make your holiday treat the most elegant

You can dye Easter eggs not only with purchased food colors or onion skins. There are other harmless but effective ways to color eggs at home. Instructions Step 1 Blue or light blue. Use a head of red cabbage. Pre-boil the cabbage

January 19 in the Orthodox calendar is marked with a special date - the Baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. As the Gospels and Testimonies of the apostles say, crowds of Jews were waiting for the coming of the Savior, and when Jesus entered the water, the voice of God sounded from heaven, announcing that this was his son, and the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus' shoulder - a beautiful white dove

Bright Easter is an ancient Christian holiday. But it has long been celebrated by many nations outside the church. There are many signs and customs associated with Easter and the Holy Week preceding it, which are still observed in every believing family

Old New Year, celebrated according to modern chronology in Russia on January 14th, is celebrated by many people. However, few people know that this day in the Orthodox Church is marked by its own special celebrations. The date January 14 (new style) in the Christian Orthodox calendar is marked in red text font, because on this day the Church of Christ celebrates several holidays at once

Christmas is one of the most important Christian holidays. Catholics celebrate it on December 25 and continue to celebrate until January 1. Each of the days is dedicated to the memory of a certain holy great martyr or a biblical story. Instructions Step 1 Try to get together with the whole family, this is how Christmas is traditionally celebrated

Easter is considered one of the greatest and most revered Orthodox holidays. The holiday is associated with the Old Testament event of the liberation of Jews from Egyptian slavery. Then the Angel of Death, killing the infants of the Egyptians, passed the doors of Jewish families marked with the blood of the Passover ram