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Ekadashi is the eleventh day after the new moon and full moon in the Hindu calendar. Ekadashi days are especially auspicious for fasting. The Ekadashi calendar indicates all important days, and they are given their own names. Parama Ekadashi in 2012 falls on September 12th
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The Catholic Snow Festival, or the Day of the Virgin Mary of the Snow, is celebrated on 5 August. It is dedicated to the Mother of God and her "snow miracle" that took place in the 4th century. On this sultry summer day, snow covered a field on one of the seven Roman hills, where the cathedral has stood ever since
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Ratha Yatra ("holiday of the chariots", "parade of chariots") is one of the most important Hindu holidays, which is annually celebrated in the month of Ashadha (June 22-July 22). Literally "ratha" is translated as "
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Great Britain is a country known for its ancient traditions. It is noteworthy that many of them are still alive and passed down from generation to generation. Many religious holidays dedicated to canonized English saints are celebrated annually and make their memory alive, although they died many centuries ago
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For the Slavic peoples, June 23 from ancient times marked the beginning of the bathing season. During the day, the peasants met Agrafena Kupalnitsa and performed ritual ablutions in reservoirs or steamed in a bath, and in the evening they met Ivan Kupala
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Midsummer's Day is an ancient holiday. Its roots go back to the days of paganism, when people attributed magical, magical properties to literally everything that surrounded them. With the establishment of the Christian religion as the dominant religion, the number of adherents of such views has sharply decreased
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Celebration of Heaven in China is also called the Day of Worship to the patron saint of worms and insects. It is celebrated annually on the sixth day of the sixth lunar month. Celebrating Heaven is one of the ancient Chinese traditions that have survived to this day
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The holiday of Easter is celebrated by believers in the spring, in 2017 it will be April 16. On this day, special treats are prepared - colored eggs, cottage cheese Easter and all kinds of cakes. Easter cake with sour cream will be a wonderful treat and will decorate the festive table
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The painted egg is one of the main and long-awaited symbols of Easter. Many people in advance begin to stock up on various recommendations on how to paint testicles in an unusual and beautiful way for the holiday. Most often, the celebration of Easter falls in the second half of spring, when the first plants appear on the street
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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"
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Easter is a great religious holiday that is not a special celebration for lovers. But if bright feelings live in your soul, you can certainly turn this spring day into a romantic fairy tale. Surprise your loved one with a non-standard approach to decorating an apartment and a festive table
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The most basic facts about baptism are reported in the Gospel. It is about the preaching of the forerunner of John to the Jewish people who come for baptism on the Jordan River. But the baptism of John was significantly different from that which was later carried out by the apostles, or which is now carried out by bishops
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On July 29, new style or July 16, old style, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates two holidays at once. This is the day of the holy martyr Anfinogen and 10 of his disciples, and on July 29, the Chirskaya (Pskov) icon of the Mother of God is honored
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On ordinary days of the year, the connection of Jews with the Almighty may be hidden, they may not visit the synagogue, not remember the commandments. But on the day of Yom Kippur, a divine spark ignites in the depths of the Jewish heart - synagogues are filled with people and thousands of Jews unite in a common impulse
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Very soon, all Orthodox Christians will begin Great Lent. The week preceding the beginning of this event is called Oil. What date will Maslenitsa be in 2018 according to the Orthodox calendar? Maslenitsa, like most Orthodox holidays, has a rich history
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Catherine's birthday should be congratulated on December 7 according to the Orthodox calendar. Catholics congratulate their Catherines on November 25th. This is connected with the day of celebration of the day of memory of St. Catherine of Alexandria
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All Saints Day is a relatively new holiday in our country, it is just becoming popular. This day is mainly of interest to the younger generation. Boys and girls have a great opportunity to throw a theme party, and children can go from door to door begging for candy and sweets
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It is customary to celebrate the bright holiday of Easter with family and friends at a rich table. On this day, you need to congratulate each other, exchange eggs and cakes, sincerely rejoice and give each other good emotions. It is necessary - Easter cakes
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Easter traditions in Georgia are similar to the customs of other peoples professing the Orthodox faith. However, there are some differences that add a special flavor to the holiday. Easter in modern Georgia combines classic church rituals and old folk amusements
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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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Peter's Day is popularly called, celebrated on July 12, an Orthodox holiday in honor of the supreme apostles Peter and Paul. In the Russian Orthodox Church, they are revered as disciples of Christ, who consistently preached his teachings. Peter and Paul There are different opinions about the historicity of the holy apostles Peter and Paul