Holidays 2024, December
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In every country there are customs and traditions of celebrating a birthday, with the exception, perhaps, only of some African tribes who still do not use the calendar. In the countries of Islam there is a very interesting custom, unique in a sense
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Since ancient times, every day of the oil week has its own name and traditions. And a modern person should try to create in himself and his loved ones the feeling of the Maslenitsa holiday. Instructions Step 1 Monday, the first day of Shrovetide week, is called Meeting
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How does one nation differ from another? Its unique traditions and customs, which have developed over the centuries and are carefully passed down from generation to generation. They instruct a person on how to behave in different situations
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Pushkin Day in Russia is celebrated on June 6 - the birthday of the world famous poet. Festive events are held both in the central cities of the country and in small towns. In Moscow, celebrations begin with the opening ceremony of Pushkin Day in the very heart of the capital - on Pushkin Square
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One of the most revered holidays in Russia is Victory Day. As you know, it is celebrated on May 9th. As it turned out, not everywhere. In Europe, the holiday of victory over fascism and finding peace is celebrated on May 8. Historical background There is a historical basis for this
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A little more than a month is left before a memorable event for all Russians - Victory Day. The All-Russian campaign "Hurray for Victory!", Which started on February 23, was supported by the largest mobile operators in Russia: Beeline, Megafon, MTS and TELE2
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Pancake week lasts seven days. It is customary to celebrate each day in its own way, because it symbolizes certain traditions. There is a belief that those who do not meet Maslenitsa with dignity will live the whole year unhappy and frozen
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In order for the autumn traditional ball to be especially successful, its script should be carefully thought out. How will the celebration begin, what kind of music will accompany it, how the hall will be decorated and in what outfits those present should be
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Carols mean an ancient Slavic traditional holiday, which is associated with the solstice in winter. With the advent of Christianity, this celebration was timed to coincide with Christmastide. Instructions Step 1 Get your costumes ready
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Making heartfelt toasts during a feast is one of the wonderful Russian traditions. Unfortunately, not all of us can boast of the ability to say a short, well-aimed and memorable toast. You will definitely cope with the honorable role of toasting at the upcoming holiday, if you prepare for this in advance
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Service in the army is an honorable and prestigious occupation that is necessary for every young man striving to become a real man. But for a young man it is difficult to part with an established family life, with friends and relatives, with his girlfriend
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The city called Naberezhnye Chelny is considered one of the most comfortable and bright cities in the country. It is known all over the world thanks to the KamAZ plant located there, as well as the recently awarded status of the most prosperous city
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The Day of the Fiery Volkh is an old holiday. It was celebrated by the ancient Slavs on September 14. In the first month of autumn, they honored the pagan god of justice and war, who guarded the entrance to the mysterious Irian garden. And together with him they paid tribute to Mother Earth
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With the spread of the Internet around the end of the 90s, the previously extremely popular hobby - paper correspondence, practically disappeared. Today, with a rather acute deficit of soulfulness, sincere emotions, interest in this hobby begins to return over time
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Sabantuy is the most ancient and favorite holiday in the Republic of Tatarstan. It is dedicated to labor on the ground, marks the end of spring field work and beautifully reveals all the rites and customs of the Tatar people. The name of this holiday comes from two Turkic words - saban (plow) and tui (holiday)
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The ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar is called the holy month of Ramadan (Ramadan), it is accompanied by strict fasting and restrictions. Since the lunar calendar is shorter than the Gregorian one, and the calendars of Islamic countries differ from each other, the beginning of Ramadan cannot be tied to a specific date - in different countries its beginning falls on different days
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In the home of every Orthodox believer, there is sure to be a church candle. They are lit on holidays, in commemoration of deceased relatives or on special occasions to emphasize the solemnity of the moment. Such a candle is always located next to the iconostasis in the red corner
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The time for the celebration of Easter was determined by the church as far back as the 3rd century. There is no clear date tied to the same day, since it is not known exactly which calendar the Jews used to describe the days of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ
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Eid al-Adha is one of the oldest Muslim holidays, which is usually celebrated on a wide scale for several days. Every year Uraza is celebrated at a different time, since its beginning depends on the end of the eighth month according to the Muslim calendar - Ramadan
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All believing Christians are looking forward to Easter. This is a holiday of joy and triumph, the good news of the resurrection of the Lord. Therefore, it is very important to celebrate it with people close to you. It is important to congratulate all your relatives and friends, go to church, consecrate Easter and Easter cakes and spend this day in joy
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Before Easter there comes a time of pleasant hassle. Housewives do the cleaning, bake fragrant Easter cakes, paint eggs. The traditional color of Easter eggs is red-brown, obtained with the help of a decoction of onion peels. How to achieve a beautiful, even color and avoid egg cracking when boiling?
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Easter is a great holiday for all believers. Easter is always associated with Easter cakes, painted eggs, Easter gifts and, most importantly, with the arrival of spring. As a rule, the whole family is busy preparing for Easter. Make interesting and exciting an event such as decorating an Easter basket, because this is an important item at the holiday
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Trinity is an old Russian holiday in which Orthodox traditions and Slavic rituals harmoniously merged. It is celebrated on Sunday, the fiftieth day after Easter, therefore it is called Pentecost. On this day, the Holy Spirit descended on Christ's disciples
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The tradition of giving each other eggs on Christian Easter dates back to the first century AD. According to legend, the egg, presented by Mary Magdalene to the Roman emperor, turned red when he doubted the news of the resurrection of Christ
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The Feast of the Holy Trinity falls on the fiftieth day after Easter. It is customary to commemorate deceased ancestors before him - Parental Saturday. And after Trinity, the day of the Holy Spirit is celebrated. In the celebration of the Holy Trinity, pagan and Orthodox traditions were mixed
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Easter cake is a familiar attribute of this religious holiday, without which celebration is already unthinkable. This hearty, fragrant bread, lit in the church, seems especially tasty after the end of the fast. Why are Easter cakes baked for Easter?
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The main place on the Easter table is given to a colored egg. It is given to relatives and friends, distributed to the poor and left in churches, a festive meal begins with it. It is the egg that is associated with the tradition of christianizing, expressing surprise and delight at the Resurrection of Christ
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A simple Easter egg can become an original gift, an exclusive interior decoration. A full-fledged egg is not suitable for participating in interior design, it requires skills to preserve the shell from the shell, which, as a result, should remain from the egg
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Easter is an annual holiday in Russia, but its date is rolling and changes in the calendar every year. Today it is already clearly known what date will be Easter in 2019. As you know, Christians. The appearance of the holiday goes back a long way, and Easter has no clear date
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Along with Christmas, Easter is one of the most revered Christian holidays. Both Orthodox and Catholics around the world celebrate in the spring the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which, according to the Gospel, took place three days after his crucifixion (on Good Friday)
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Easter is the main Christian holiday that millions of believers await every year, not only in Russia, but all over the world. This word translated from Greek means "deliverance" and invariably serves as a reminder that Christ was resurrected, having endured all the suffering for the human race
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The Day of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos is one of the twelve major (twelve) Orthodox church holidays. It is dedicated to the event described in the Gospel of Luke. On this day, the Archangel Gabriel came to the Virgin Mary to tell her about the impending birth of Jesus Christ
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They say that Epiphany fortune-telling tells the truth, and in a dream on the night of this holiday, you can see the future. And if you make a wish for Baptism, then it will certainly come true. Instructions Step 1 Put water on the night of Epiphany
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The feast of the Epiphany of the Lord in the Orthodox tradition ends the Christmastide. It is celebrated according to the modern calendar on January 19. Numerous beliefs and traditions are associated with this holiday, many of which date back to pagan times
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Every year on July 21, Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate one of the main church holidays - the appearance of the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos in the city of Kazan. This story happened almost five centuries ago, and the icon itself during this time has repeatedly shown its miraculous power
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Shrovetide is a very joyful holiday for everyone - a day with delicious treats and merry celebration! On the day of Shrovetide, every house has the aroma of freshly baked pancakes, and a "scarecrow" is burned in the squares of each city
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Carols are an old Christmas custom, lovingly described in the works of Gogol, which has survived to this day in songs and costumes. You gathered for Christmas carols, learned the words, found a company, but … what to wear? It is necessary Stroller suit, treat bag Instructions Step 1 Dressing up is a typical Christmastime amusement that accompanies caroling
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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
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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
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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