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

One of the oldest Russian holidays, rooted in ancient times, is the day of Ivan Kupala (Midsummer's Day). This beautiful ceremonial holiday has its own history and traditions. Instructions Step 1 The celebration of Ivan Kupala traditionally falls on July 7 (June 24, old style), or rather, on the night of July 6-7

Mother's Day is perhaps one of the brightest holidays of the year. It has recently begun to be celebrated in Russia, so not every person knows which day it is worth being especially attentive to the woman who gave life. When is Mother's Day officially celebrated in Russia?

It's a shame to become a victim of other people's jokes on April 1, without inventing any of your own. In order for the rally to be a success, to become not offensive, but funny, you need to carefully consider its script. Instructions Step 1 Avoid dangerous, destructive jokes, as hardly anyone will like a formatted hard drive, a broken door, or gum on a chair

Victory Day began to be celebrated on a large scale only in the mid-60s of the 20th century, after this day was made an official day off. And for ordinary people, this date was initially mournful, because not a single city was spared by the war, in each of them they remembered the dead and saw the wounded front-line soldiers

For several years in a row, a traditional beer festival has been organized in Prague, during which the products of the best breweries in the Czech Republic are offered to the guests. It is not surprising that such a gastronomic event attracts the attention of several thousand people every time

A wedding is a very responsible act in the life of any person. But if you have already decided on it, then you need to find out some details of this difficult rite so as not to disrupt the course of the ritual. Instructions Step 1 A wedding, as well as registration at the registry office, is possible in Russia from the age of 18

If you want to rejuvenate your soul, body, get rid of sins, and at the same time attract money to your house - then you have a chance. Night at Ivan Kupala will help you with this. Instructions Step 1 On this shortest night of the year, trees, grasses, fire and water are all magical

Usually concerts and matinees at school are arranged by the organizer of extracurricular activities. But Teachers' Day can be organized by both parents and the children themselves. This can be a wonderful common cause, so, among other things, such a holiday also has great educational value

It is a pity, but many beautiful folk traditions have faded into oblivion. Summer entertainment is especially lacking, when nature itself is like a holiday. In some Russian villages, there are still traditions of curling a birch tree, jumping over a fire, and throwing wreaths along the river

Enkutatash is the Ethiopian New Year. Only the inhabitants of this country celebrate it not in winter, but in autumn, on September 11. The prolonged rains just stop, the harvest time comes. But it's not just the seasons. There is a beautiful legend about the origin of the holiday

World Day of Peace is celebrated on September 21st. At this time, the UN is trying to draw people's attention to military conflicts and how badly they affect human life. One of the main tasks on this day is a complete cessation of hostilities, at least for one day, a day of peace

Shrovetide is a pagan and distinctive holiday. Some traditions of its celebration have survived to this day. So, with the beginning of Maslenitsa week, pancakes begin to bake in almost every house. Previously, only wheat flour and water were added to the dough

The day of the angel and the name day have always been celebrated in Russia, but in Soviet times this tradition was forgotten, and today many perceive it as almost a newfangled trend. Meanwhile, the calendar is replete with names, the carriers of which celebrate the name day on one day or another

Halloween is a modern holiday celebrated on October 31, the day before All Saints Day. The word "halloween" was first mentioned in the 16th century. And the holiday itself came from the ancient Celts. On this day, they saw off the light and warm season, after which came the time of cold and darkness

Why is the official "Day of Russian Students" often referred to as "Tatiana's Day"? How did this name appear and what is the connection between the students and Tatiana? To find out it is necessary to move from the time of today to the end of the II century AD

Who said that the museum is boring ?! Contemporary museums in Russia are ready to offer visitors a variety of expositions, unusual inserts, exciting journeys into the world of the past. Instructions Step 1 In Moscow, visit the Museum of Private Collections at 10 Volkhonka Street

Once the Spaniards decided for themselves: life is a holiday. And they made this argument a style of existence. Since then, wherever you go in Spain - to big cities or small villages - you will find yourself everywhere to a celebration or a festival

Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War on May 9 is celebrated all over Russia. Special honors on this day are given to war veterans. The number of people holding this honorary title is decreasing from year to year. And they are very pleased to receive congratulations from the representatives of the younger generations

Day of forest workers is one of the professional holidays that were established in the days of the USSR. On September 18, 1977, the Forest Legislation was adopted, and in 1980, Forest Workers' Day became an official holiday. Since then, it has been celebrated annually on the third Sunday in September

The American holiday of Halloween, which dates back to Celtic beliefs, has become popular all over the world today. But each nation celebrates All Saints Day in its own way: for example, Armenians prefer to use pumpkin not for making lanterns, but for making fragrant ghapama