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

The next Day of Czech Statehood will be held on September 28, 2012. This holiday is special for the inhabitants of the country, because it coincides with the Day of the patron saint of the Czech Republic, Prince Wenceslas. It was on September 28, over 1000 years ago, that he died a martyr's death

Every year thousands of tourists come to Holland - a country with a lot of attractions and an interesting history. Among the things to see in Holland are numerous museums and exhibitions, for which you need to purchase tickets. The days of historical heritage, during which the doors of cultural institutions are open to everyone, will help significantly save money

Since 2001, an interesting and unusual event has been held in Berlin and Potsdam - "The Long Night of Science". One day in early summer, from 5 pm to 1 am, the doors of research laboratories are opened in front of everyone, and various events aimed at popularizing science are held

In Belgium, the Day of the French Community is celebrated annually on September 27. This day is the culmination of the struggle of the Belgian population against the Dutch occupation. The holiday is celebrated by the entire French-speaking population - the Walloons

On August 29, in the Spanish province of Valencia (municipality of Buñol), the traditional La Tomatina festival ended, which has won worldwide fame over the decades. Every year this unusual event attracts many fans of exotic entertainment from different parts of the world to Spain

Spanish holidays and festivals are truly crazy. They capture into the whirlpool of passions and emotions not only local residents, but also tourists, who often come specially for the start of the celebrations. La Tomatina, the “tomato party” in Valencia, Spain, is also not modest

According to the Guinness Book of Records, the International Sand Sculpture Festival in Belgium is the largest event of this format in the world. To organize a real holiday, 600 trucks with sand were delivered to the Belgian city of Blankenberge

Located on the Balkan Peninsula and consisting of the continental and Adriatic parts, Croatia is a very picturesque place. During the summer months, it attracts a large number of tourists. In addition to the impeccably clean sea, 4000 kilometers of coastline, luxurious pine forests and healing springs with mineral water, Croatia is also interesting for its traditions and holidays that are held annually in this country

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

For several decades, the Dutch city of Rotterdam has hosted one of the largest and most festive events in the world. This is a port festival that takes place annually on the first weekend of September. The port festival in Rotterdam is very popular

The Andrei Tarkovsky International Film Festival "Mirror" was established in 2007 in honor of the 75th anniversary of the great film director. The festival traditionally shows art-house films by directors that are associated with the work of A

Sardinian Cavalcade (Cavalcade Sarda) - a festival taking place in the Italian city of Sassari. Its history is connected with a visit to the island of the King of Italy Umberto I in 1899, on the occasion of the arrival of the monarch, residents came out in traditional costumes to the streets of the city to greet him

The London Architecture and Design Festival is part of a large cultural festival program that will last 12 weeks in the UK capital in 2012 and will end on 9 September. Within its framework, the first Velonnight on foggy Albion was launched. The "

Tatiana's day originated in Ancient Rome and was named after the great martyr Tatiana. From childhood, Tatiana was a very pious child, and when she grew up, she began to serve in the church and carry the word of God to people. But at this time, the government in Rome changed, and the new leadership decided to return to the pagan gods

On September 1 and 2, 2012, the 865th anniversary of the capital was celebrated in Moscow. More than 600 different events were held in the city, over 1.5 million people took part in the celebration. On Poklonnaya Gora on September 1 and 2, the "

Ramadan is a Muslim holiday that begins on the new moon of the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and lasts 28 days. In Egypt, during Ramadan, a lot changes up to the opening hours of establishments, but in resort cities where tourists rest, this is not too noticeable

Undoubtedly, the folk holiday of Ivan Kupala absorbed the most mysterious and romantic signs and beliefs from the ancient Slavic ancestors. Following the introduction of the Gregorian calendar, the summer solstice (June 24) was moved as the celebration date to July 7

Every year in Turkey, the sacred holiday of Ramadan is held, to which almost all residents are timed. This centuries-old tradition is observed throughout the entire Islamic world, but each country celebrates this holiday in its own way. In Turkey, Ramadan is celebrated especially vividly, it is not only a strict fast, but also mutual help between people, spiritual purification, unprecedented generosity, rest and entertainment

On February 15, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the Meeting. This is the final stage of the Christmas holidays. It is dedicated to the cleansing of the Virgin Mary and the bringing to the temple of Jesus of Nazareth. What a feast of the Presentation The meeting is referred to the twelve-year holidays

July 17 is popularly called the day of Andrey Naliv. On this day, the Russian Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Andrew, Archbishop of Crete. On July 17, celebrations of the Svyatogorsk Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos "Tenderness" are taking place