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

Every year Christians around the world look forward to the main church holiday - the Resurrection of Christ, and each time this event falls on a different day. To calculate its date, whole methods have been developed, thanks to which we know what date Easter will be, not only in 2015, but also in the coming decades

The tradition of decorating a festive Easter table with a plate with the so-called "Easter slide" exists in many European countries. On this plate, in its center, sprouted grains of oats or wheat are laid, and around - 12 painted Easter eggs, according to the number of the apostles

On May 22, the Russian Orthodox Church commemorates one of the most beloved and revered saints in Russia - Nicholas the Ugodnik. On this day, his relics were transferred to the Italian city of Bari from the Lycian Myra. People call May 22 the Day of Spring Nikola

The bright holiday of Easter is celebrated in mid-April. Joy and fun accompany people on this day, and everyone feels involved in a great celebration, in any case, this is how Orthodox believers describe their feelings. Passover story according to Torah and Old Testament The story of the origin of the holiday of Light Easter is amazing

On August 28, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates one of the twelveth holidays in Orthodoxy - the Assumption of the Virgin. The people call this day "the great pure". This holiday ends the two-week Dormition Fast. Dormition of the Virgin On August 28, one of the most important Christian holidays is celebrated - the Assumption of the Virgin

September 11 is popularly called Ivan Lenten. This is the only day of the year when prohibitions and temptations converged at the same time. In the Orthodox Church, September 11 is associated with the name of John the Baptist. John the Baptist John the Baptist is the last of the Old Testament prophets who foretold the New Testament with his life and sermons

The Nativity of Christ is celebrated on December 25th. The Russian Orthodox Church and other churches using the Julian calendar celebrate January 7 according to the Gregorian calendar. If you do not have the opportunity to congratulate your loved ones and friends in person, then it is quite possible to send an SMS

On the bright holiday of Christmas, it is customary to make wishes, which must certainly be fulfilled during the year. If you believe in a miracle, try asking God for something intimate on Christmas Eve too. It is necessary - paper

The rules for celebrating Christmas have been unchanged for more than one hundred years, not everyone adheres to them, since most people are familiar only with the most popular traditions. Try to cook a juicy and flavorful turkey, make gifts with your own hands, invite the whole family to the table and celebrate Christmas with joy and kindness

One of the most important and solemn Orthodox holidays is the Nativity of Christ. On January 6, at midnight, a solemn service begins in Orthodox churches. And on January 7, it is customary to congratulate friends and family on this bright holiday

The Nativity of Christ is one of the most revered holidays in Christianity. Moreover, for Catholics it falls on December 25, and for Orthodox Christians - on January 7. The difference of 13 days was formed as a result of the fact that with the advent of Soviet power, the Gregorian calendar (the so-called new style of chronology) was introduced in Russia, and the entire Catholic diocese, Greek Catholics and Protestants continue to adhere to the Julian calendar (old style)

After the October Revolution, Christmas, the main winter holiday of the Russian Empire, was actually banned. Over time, many of the attributes of Christmas - the tree, home decorations, gifts and greetings - have become part of the New Year's celebration

Christmas is one of the warmest and most soulful holidays, which traditionally is not complete without gifts. Many of us are especially pleased with non-standard congratulations. Therefore, congratulations on Christmas in English will be a pleasant surprise for your colleagues or loved ones

Since ancient times, the Nativity of Christ has been a home holiday, when the closest people gather at the festive table. This tradition has been uniting Christians all over the world for over two thousand years. In Russia, Christmas was celebrated with songs and dances, fun games and, of course, fortune-telling

The Nativity of Christ is one of the main and solemn Christian holidays. This holiday is established in honor of the birth of Jesus Christ. The Russian Orthodox Church celebrates this day on January 7th. If you are Orthodox Christians and want to help decorate the church for Christmas, ask for permission and blessing from the Orthodox priest - the rector of this church

For many centuries Christmas has been one of the most important and revered religious holidays in Russia. According to a long tradition, it was celebrated in a close family circle. There is a certain order according to which the Christmas table is to be laid and served

From time immemorial, young girls believed in predictions, miracles, divination and fortune-telling. It has long been considered that Christmastide (begins on Christmas Eve and before Epiphany) is the best time to find out your future. The most favorable time for fortune-telling falls on Christmas Eve

When Christmas is just around the corner, and after it the Old New Year, those celebrating are actively preparing for the ancient ritual holidays in compliance with the folk customs of their area. Those who would like to carol for the first time in the coming New Year holidays should know how many experienced carollers are caroling

Christmastide is considered to be the time that passes between Christmas and Epiphany. It was believed that the most accurate predictions would be for the old New Year. At all times, many people were interested in knowing their future. It was believed that at this time from the otherworldly forces you can learn about everything intimate

Following the New Year, the Orthodox people celebrate the Nativity of Christ. We all know firsthand about this holiday. We know, we know, but the traditions and rituals that were observed by our ancestors began to be forgotten little by little