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

Guru Purnima is a festival celebrated by adherents of Buddhism and Hinduism on the full moon of Ashadha, the fourth month of the Hindu calendar. This day is associated with the veneration of spiritual guides. Hindus pay homage to sage Vyasa, and Buddhists celebrate the anniversary of Buddha's first sermon

According to the traditions and customs of the church, Easter eggs must be painted on Maundy Thursday, when it is recommended to clean the house, wash, wash. Pay maximum attention to painting eggs, as they are a symbol of Easter and are considered a traditional gift for family and friends

In Iranian mythology, Haurvat, or Haurvatat, is one of the deities that make up the immediate environment of Ahura Mazda, the supreme essence of this pantheon. In the ritual calendar of modern adherents of Zoroastrianism, the name Haurvat in the Persian form Khordad is used to designate one of the days of the thirty-day month and one of the twelve months

Round, hot, crispy and appetizing pancakes are almost the main symbol of Maslenitsa, along with festivities, a scarecrow and snow fun. There are many recipes for this hearty delicacy, as well as traditions, superstitions, and will be accepted

In the Orthodox Church, almost every date is the commemoration day of a saint, and June 6 is no exception. For people bearing the appropriate name, this day is a name day - a personal holiday. But for all Christians, the days of remembrance of saints are holidays

Preparing for the Easter holiday is a great occasion to show your creative imagination. Here are some ideas to help you make your holiday special and interesting. Decorating eggs You can add a beautiful multi-colored pattern to the eggs using an unnecessary tie

Ganesh Chaturti, the god of wisdom and abundance, is one of the most famous and revered gods in the Indian pantheon. The birth of Ganesh is celebrated all over the country, the celebration is accompanied by numerous rites and ceremonies. In 2012, the celebration of the birth of Ganesh Chaturti will take place on September 19

The modern church knows two joyful events that are considered the most important church holidays - Christmas and Easter. Each of the holidays has its own traditions. The Feast of the Birth of Christ is considered great and joyful in the church, it is the beginning of other Christian holidays

Easter remains one of the most important and fundamental holidays in Judaism. It is this holiday that symbolizes the escape of the Jews from the slave yoke in Egypt. Often such a great festival is celebrated either in April or in March, depending on the Jewish calendar

All Orthodox are waiting for the biggest and brightest Easter. He is the greatest for every Orthodox Christian. Probably, there is not a single Christian who would not wait and prepare for Easter. When will the feast of Christ's Resurrection take place in 2018?

There are a great many recipes for festive Easter cakes. Curd cake differs from the rest with its unusually delicate taste. Ingredients for making curd cake: - 300-330 g of premium flour; - a teaspoon of yeast (dry); - 3-4 tbsp

From 6 to 14 July, the Spanish city of Pamplona (Pamplona) becomes the center of celebrations dedicated to Saint Fermin, the bishop who once lived in Pamplona and saved the city from the plague epidemic. Once the holiday was religious, but over time it turned into a truly national one

Meskel is a religious holiday in Ethiopia, which is celebrated on September 27, in leap years the celebration is shifted one day ahead. Meskel is one of the country's central religious events. Meskel in translation from Amharic (the state language of Ethiopia) means a cross

Traditionally, colored eggs are served at the Easter table. They are given to relatives, friends and close people. But nowadays, artificial colors are very popular, which can color eggs in all colors of the rainbow. But, of course, natural dyes look more beautiful and delicate on Easter eggs, besides, they do not harm your health

On May 22, 2012, a significant event took place in Stockholm for the three-month-old princess Estelle Sylvia Eva Mary. On this day, her baptism took place, which, according to the law of succession to the throne, is mandatory, since it gives the descendants of the royal dynasty the right to inherit the throne

Shrovetide week has come, and many Orthodox Christians are waiting for Lent. Each year the date of the beginning and end of the fast is different, but always at the end of the fast there comes a great holiday - Easter. All Orthodox Christians know that Great Lent is the longest and most severe

On August 8, or July 26 according to the old style, Ermolaev Day is celebrated in the national calendar. It is dedicated to the memory of Saint Hermolaus, the Nicomedian martyr. Therefore, they did not arrange solemn celebrations on Ermolaev's day, but were engaged in the traditional things for this time of the year - harvesting, picking apples and herbs

The Tishtar festival is one of the Zoroastrian jashnas, or small holidays, dedicated to the patron saint of rain, the Avestan version of whose name sounds like Tishtriya, or Tishtrya. In the ritual calendar of the adherents of traditional Zoroastrianism, this holiday falls on July 1

Annually on September 27, Madagascar celebrates the Day of Remembrance of Saint-Vincent de Paul, the patron saint of this island. This man was one of the greatest French priests. And a few decades after his death, Pope Clement XII even canonized de Paul

One of the most joyful Orthodox events is recognized as the day of the Resurrection of Christ, popularly called Easter. This is a rolling holiday that is celebrated on different dates every year. After seeing off a long protracted winter and celebrating Maslenitsa, Christian believers begin Great Lent, which is considered to be the most severe and difficult