Holidays 2024, November
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
Since ancient times, the night before Christmas has been considered a time of miracles. For more than 2000 years, people have been waiting for the stars to light up in the sky. After all, once one of the stars that ascended over Bethlehem announced to people about the birth of the Savior
Christmas is a bright and revered holiday in Russia. This is the birthday of Jesus Christ. God and Savior of the world. Everyone knows that this holiday exists, but few know how to celebrate it correctly. It is necessary Christmas tree, decorations, gifts, candles, Bible
Have you decided to wish an Orthodox priest a Merry Christmas, but find it difficult to write a letter or do not know how to congratulate him in person? Refer to church protocol, which is not as strict as it might seem at first glance. Instructions Step 1 Unfortunately, for the Bright Feast of the Nativity of Christ there is no time-honored formula for congratulations (as, for example, for Easter), therefore it is customary both in correspondence with a priest
People have been celebrating Christmas for thousands of years in a row. Moreover, earlier this holiday was much more important than the New Year and had many interesting traditions. Today, in every Orthodox church and church, on the night of January 6 to January 7, services begin
Christmas is a special holiday. Even if you are not a religious person, at this time you want to plunge into magic more than ever. Bright and kind films will be faithful helpers in this matter. It is necessary TV, warm blanket and a cup of fragrant tea Instructions Step 1 Alone at home No matter how many times we watch this film, it will probably always cause the delight that is possible only in childhood
One of the brightest holidays of the year is Christmas. On this day, as on most holidays, many people expect a miracle. And the one who believes in its possibility will always wait. Well, to help miracles find you - make a wish. Instructions Step 1 The ideal would be to wish something in the Temple, but if you are unable to go to the service, do not be discouraged
In Russia, the bright Christmas continues the series of New Year holidays beloved by the people. It is celebrated on January 7, in different ways adhering to the traditions that have survived from the time of Ancient Rus. For many believers, the long Christmas fast ends, so the festive table can contain a wide variety of dishes
Only very boring people don't give each other cards for Christmas. Of course, you can just buy such a postcard. But it is much more interesting to make it yourself. It will take, perhaps, even less time, taking into account the fact that you will not have to spend it on the way to the store
Christmas night has always been considered magical. It is not surprising that the wishes made at this time are often fulfilled. You just need to be able to guess. It is necessary - a piece of paper - a pen - dense opaque bag - scissors - unlimited faith in the fulfillment of your desires Instructions Step 1 Write 12 of your desires on 12 small pieces of paper, put the pieces of paper in a bag, and hide it under the pillow or leave it under th
More and more Russians are trying to celebrate not only secular, but also religious holidays. One of the most important is Orthodox Christmas, which falls on January 7th. It is customary to celebrate this day in a close family circle, at a plentiful home table
Christmas Eve is the day preceding the Nativity of Christ. On it ends the four-week so-called Filippov fast. On Christmas Eve it is customary to abstain from food all day. You can start eating only after the first star appears in the sky. This day has its own signs and traditions that can be used when holding a family holiday
Congratulating each other Merry Christmas, people show attention, a good attitude towards a person, strive to wish him many blessings and give positive emotions. But there is not always time to prepare reciprocal presentations in advance. In order to avoid unpleasant situations, it is better to have several express methods in stock in order to correctly respond to the Merry Christmas greetings
The upcoming birthday of a loved one brings a lot of pleasant trouble. I would like to make it memorable, surprise the faithful with unusual surprises. How to congratulate your spouse in an original way so that his holiday becomes a bright event in your life together?
Birthday is a fun, long-awaited and special holiday. The birthday boy becomes a child for a few moments, expecting unexpected surprises, gifts and, of course, the arrival of guests. To make the birthday joyful for the guests and the hero of the occasion, it is necessary to decorate the room and try to make the apartment a truly festive look
On his birthday, I want to congratulate the birthday man as original as possible in order to please him and distinguish himself from the rest of the guests. Show your imagination and try to surprise a loved one on this day. He'll love your surprise for sure
In any city in the world there are people who want to celebrate their birthday in an original way. But, unfortunately, not everyone has enough imagination for a non-standard idea. In order not to "rack your brains" and not to strain about the upcoming holiday, various options are offered to your attention that can suit everyone
Mom is the closest and dearest person on earth. With mom we share our joys and sorrows. She will always support in difficult times and lend a helping hand. And so rarely do we find time to please a dear person with a pleasant surprise, an unexpected gift
Every year, on the eve of the birthday of a loved one, I want to make him a pleasant surprise and surprise him with his gift and congratulations. Especially if it is a beloved husband, a strong shoulder, hope and support. An interesting unforgettable congratulation is what you need to please your loved one on this day
Birthday, regardless of age, is always a special holiday. On this day, I want to please my beloved husband, to make him a pleasant surprise. Therefore, it is worth giving free rein to imagination and surprise him with an interesting unexpected congratulation or gift
A birthday is a holiday that can be organized, focusing primarily on your own desires and preferences. But at the same time, it is better to take into account the specifics of the opportunities provided by a particular city, for example, Ufa
It can be difficult to choose a gift for a person who has everything. A handmade greeting card will attract the attention of the birthday person and bring a lot of positive emotions. It is necessary - colored paper of different weights - stickers and letter strains - decorative elements Instructions Step 1 First of all, you need to choose the format and idea of the future postcard
Balloons are a guarantee of a cheerful atmosphere at any occasion. Helium balloons are especially attractive. Still: they soar up to the ceiling or even higher, into the very heavens, seemingly violating the laws of gravity! And this secret is quite understandable - helium is much lighter than air
Many people enjoy choosing and buying gifts. The very process of presenting a presentation is almost always the same. You can diversify this event by showing imagination and invention. Children really like gifts that have to be looked for or obtained with imagination
Birthday is a fun and joyous holiday. It happens only once a year, so I want this day to be filled with pleasant and vivid impressions for the birthday person. Organization of a holiday requires an individual approach, because the hero of the occasion can be not only a loved one, but also a friend or employee