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Easter is a bright and vibrant holiday that is awaited and welcomed by millions of people around the world. This is not a simple celebration, the holiday is filled with deep meaning, therefore believers prepare for it in advance. The correct meeting of Easter is preceded by Great Lent, which lasts exactly 40 days
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Easter or Resurrection of Christ is the oldest Christian holiday, the main holiday of the liturgical year. Installed in honor of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Instructions Step 1 Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the spring full moon
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Bright Resurrection of Christ (Easter) is the main holiday of Orthodox Russia. On this day, it is customary to exchange gifts-symbols and greet each other with a threefold kiss: “Christ is Risen! Truly Risen! " Families gather at the festive table, and the absent relatives and friends are congratulated with Easter cards
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Among all Christian holidays, Easter is central and is considered the "king of days" and "the feast of the holidays." Easter morning necessarily begins with holiday greetings, congratulations to family and friends, and giving them gifts
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Giving gifts to wealthy people is not an easy task. Usually it is very difficult to surprise them, so you have to think for a long time about what to choose. Fortunately, for such a case, there are original and interesting solutions. Obviously, wealthy people have everything they want
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Eid al-Adha is one of the most significant Muslim holidays. It is celebrated on the 10th of the month of Dhu'l Hijjah according to the Islamic calendar. In 2014, Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on October 4. What does Kurban Bayram mean The history of Eid al-Adha is written in the holy book of Muslims - the Koran
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Every year Bulgaria hosts an art festival that brings together tourists from all over the world to its sites. At this event, everyone will find something to do and enjoy. The Apollonia Art Festival is the largest event held in one of the seaside towns in Bulgaria in late August - early September
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May 1 is the famous "Day of Spring and Labor", which is celebrated not only in Russia, but also in Belarus, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, China, Pakistan. In a number of countries it is called simply "Labor Day". How did the holiday come about?
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Carols are an old and cheerful custom during the Christmas season. The doors of the houses are open for carolers, they are treated to sweets. And those, in turn, wish the owners happiness, health, prosperity. The whole action is accompanied by songs, playing musical instruments, dancing
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March 13 is the national holiday in Thailand - the day of the Thai elephant Why elephant day? Just look at the map of Thailand. Its outline is very reminiscent of the silhouette of an elephant. The central part is the head of an elephant with a trunk, the northern and eastern parts are the ears, and the trunk itself points to the south
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Respect for elders - this ancient tradition is given special attention to Eastern peoples and nationalities. It consists not only in adherence to certain rules of behavior, but also in the attitude towards the older generation. In Japan, the Day of Honoring the Elderly is treated with special trepidation
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Each country has its own ancient beliefs and customs, which are different even from those observed by the nearest neighbors. This rule also applies to such a wonderful holiday as Valentine's Day. The traditional date of February 14 is not celebrated in China
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What mystical qualities people endow the mascot of the upcoming 2020 year. What is the nature of the rodent and what goddess turned into a flock of rats. The logic by which the Chinese chose animals for their horoscope is not clear to most Europeans
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The history of Suzdal is unique. There are many interesting folk holidays in the city, one of which is Cucumber Day. For Suzdal, holidays, traditions and customs are of great importance. The city is not an industrial center, there are no factories or factories in it
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There are a huge number of different holidays on our planet. One of the most unusual can be called a holiday - "Towel Day". It is dedicated to the work of the famous science fiction writer Douglas Adams, the author of the fantastic work The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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The Fire Festival is a holiday that was originally conceived as a small theatrical performance, but eventually turned into a large-scale weekly entertainment event with performances by musicians, artists, magicians and dancers. The emphasis was placed not only on presenting to the guests of the island the identity and traditions of the inhabitants of the Caribbean, but also on its inherent zest
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Previously, the Slavs had many holidays, but unlike modern people, they spent them not at tables with refreshments or noisy festivities, but in labor. The proverb “you reap what you sow” like no other reflects the realities of the life of the Slavs
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April 1 - these are funny jokes, harmless and mischievous pranks. All this makes life more fun and brighter. But playing the family and friends is not easy. On the one hand, they know everything that you are capable of, what surprises you can present, especially your wife
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If Sundays have become boring for you and getting up in the morning is not enjoyable, just schedule your day so that Sunday evening is the best ending. How to best plan your day off Weekends are created in order to sleep off and rest morally from working days, therefore, making a plan for the day, you should not rise neither light nor dawn
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A car is not a luxury, but a means of transportation. Today you cannot argue with the relevance of this phrase, but several decades ago everything was exactly the opposite. Four Wheels Festival The modern rhythm of life has put behind the wheel not only men of all ages and classes, but also women
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Back in 325, the clergy of the Church of Alexandria developed regulations by which it was possible to determine the date of the most important Christian holiday - Easter, when eggs are painted, cakes are baked and people joyfully exclaim: "
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 "
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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
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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 "
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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