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

Easter is a bright holiday, which is perceived by Christians as the triumph of life over death and the hope for the salvation of the soul. On this day, Christians remember the sacrifice made by the Savior and rejoice at his miraculous resurrection

Baptism is one of the main holidays for Christians. It completes the Christmastide, which for Orthodox Christians lasts from January 7 to 19. The beginning of the holiday is Epiphany Eve, which is celebrated on January 18th. Instructions Step 1 Epiphany is celebrated annually on January 6 by Catholics and January 19 by Orthodox Christians

Spring is marked not only by romantic mood and new discoveries, but also by the bright holiday of Easter. And I want to spend this day somehow in a special way, in the circle of loved ones and loved ones. If you are in love, then for sure you want to celebrate this holiday with your loved one, creating an atmosphere of romance and tenderness

The joyful and sunny arrival of spring is the embodiment of Carnival. After a long and cold winter, such a holiday is very relevant. The traditional symbol of Shrovetide is baking pancakes and holding festivities. Maslenitsa week is the last one before Lent

Every year on March 17, the Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day. At first it was a religious holiday dedicated to the patron saint of Ireland. Over time, it developed into an international festival dedicated to Irish culture, accompanied by parades, dances, specialties and lots of green

Many Russian poets touched upon in their works the theme of the brightest holiday for Christians - Easter. These are Tyutchev, and Maikov, and Pleshcheev, and Alexei Tolstoy. Once upon a time there were also Easter stories, which it was customary to read at the table in the family circle

Visakha Bucha in Thailand is like both Christmas and Easter for Christians. Every year this holiday is celebrated on a grand scale and with a special joyful mood, because this is Buddha's Day - the main day for Buddhists. Visakha Bucha (Buddha Day) is the main Buddhist holiday

Before the revolution, instead of the traditional birthday for modern people, the name day was celebrated - the day of remembrance of the saint in whose honor the person was named. This custom can be remembered today, especially if your name day falls on a warm and full of holidays in May

The celebration of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary begins in Malta on August 15 and lasts for several days. This is one of the largest religious holidays; the inhabitants of Malta traditionally celebrate it on an unusually large scale. Tourists who find themselves on this day in Malta become witnesses of the general holiday atmosphere prevailing on the island

Christmas is a quiet, bright holiday traditionally considered the main Christian family celebration. It is important to create a festive atmosphere in the house, but we must try to make the preparation for the holiday itself a holiday. The more interesting this process, the more impatiently the child is waiting for the celebration itself and the more pleasant its coming

Visakha Bucha is one of the most important Buddhist holidays, dedicated to the three most important periods of Buddha's life: his birth, enlightenment and death. The exact date of its celebration is determined annually and coincides with 1, 15 or 31 days of the fourth or sixth lunar month

April 28 is marked in the Orthodox calendar with several days of commemoration of saints, as well as a holiday in honor of the veneration of two icons of the Mother of God, which have miraculous properties. April 28 is honored by the Orthodox as the day of remembrance of Aristarchus, Puda and Trofim, whom, according to legend, the Lord sent with the good news of his resurrection

The great celebration of Holy Easter is a significant church holiday. According to the folk tradition, eggs are painted and Easter cakes are baked. Also, on the days of the celebration, it is customary to carry out various fortune-telling for Easter according to ancient rituals

The Baptism of the Lord is one of the oldest Christian holidays, in Russia it is celebrated on the night of January 18-19. According to the Gospel, on this day Jesus Christ was baptized in the Jordan River, he was then 30. Also, this holiday is called the Epiphany, since the Holy Trinity appeared to the world

Easter is the brightest day of the year for believers. There are many rules and customs associated with its celebration. The word "Passover" came to us from the Greek language and means "passage", "deliverance"

One of the most important Orthodox holidays, Epiphany, will come very soon. On this day, there is a tradition among Orthodox Christians to swim in an ice-hole. Cold water and cold temperatures can adversely affect human health. Therefore, it is necessary to swim at Epiphany correctly and observe certain conditions

Rahmat is one of the Bahá'í festivals, adherents of the youngest major religion in the world, with their own scriptures. The yearbook of the British Encyclopedia at the end of the twentieth century estimated the number of followers of the doctrine at 6, 67 million people

The cult of Maitreya is especially popular in Central Asia. Every year, on a certain day, determined in accordance with the Buddhist calendar, the followers of this faith celebrate Maidari-Khural (the rotation of Maitreya). This is one of the most important holidays celebrated by thousands of people

In Hinduism, it is believed that material existence pollutes the soul, causes it suffering. The Vedic scriptures promise spiritual upliftment and purification while observing religious principles. Ekadashi days are considered to be the best days

On the great holiday of Holy Easter in Russia, Easter cakes are traditionally baked and eggs are painted. On Easter, it is customary to visit and give each other colored eggs with the words: "Christ is risen!" - "Truly resurrected