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The culture of the ancient Slavs, largely lost over the millennia, is of great interest to a wide variety of people today. Bereginya is one of the most mysterious goddesses in Slavic mythology. Beliefs associated with Bereginya are studied by ethnographers and folklorists, and lovers and propagandists of Slavic culture are trying to reconstruct holidays in her honor or invent new ones based on them
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The famous LaTomatina tomato battle takes place annually, on the last Wednesday of August, in the small Spanish town of Buñole, which is located near Valencia. This fun and slightly crazy event attracts many thousands of people from all over the world
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City Day is perhaps one of the most beloved holidays for modern youth. But for organizers, this holiday is one of the most costly and troublesome, it is important to foresee every little thing and take into account a large number of nuances
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The action "Wine Cellars", which is held in Italy every year, consists in the fact that more than 1,000 wineries of the country open their doors to all comers, conduct excursions, introduce the technology of production and demonstrate the best varieties
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The buffet is a great alternative to the traditional banquet, where each guest has to allocate a certain space at the table. The buffet is good for occasions when you need to receive a large number of guests in a small space. Another advantage of the buffet table is that the guest serves himself and the hostess only needs to carefully prepare and arrange the buffet table so that everything goes smoothly
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The holidays that are celebrated here say a lot about the peculiarities of the culture of England and America. And since the traditions and customs for the British and Americans are of considerable importance, they pay enough attention to the holidays
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The Black Sea Fleet appeared by the decree of Catherine II, after the annexation of the Crimea to Russia. At the same time, the name Sevastopol was invented, which means "majestic". It is not in vain that the House of Officers of this city is considered the leading institution of culture and leisure of the Black Sea Fleet
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Trinity is one of the most beloved and beautiful holidays in Russia. Merged with the ancient Slavic holiday Sedmik, it meant the end of spring and the beginning of summer. On this day, Christian traditions are tightly intertwined with ancient Russian customs and rituals
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On August 25, 2012 in Moscow, in Gorky Park, the “Food” event was held for the second time. The event was organized by the Afisha-Food magazine, which introduces its readers to the principles of new gastronomy. Several venues were organized in the park, where the best metropolitan chefs demonstrated their skills
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Every year, on March 17, tens of thousands of people around the world want to become a little Irish. They celebrate St. Patrick's Day. This holiday, which marks the awakening of nature and the appearance of the first signs of spring, although originated in Ireland, has spread very widely throughout the world
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Alumni meetings have already become a cultural tradition. With a certain periodicity, they are attended by those who studied together at school or at the institute. If that date is already approaching and you are tasked with organizing an alumni meeting day, then it's time to act
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Sabantuy is a national Muslim holiday of the Bashkir and Tatar people. The holiday is known not only in Russia, but also far beyond its borders. During its centuries-old history, Sabantuy has acquired a huge number of admirers, therefore it can be safely called folk
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The Kazakh people cannot be imagined without their traditional hospitality. Even a fierce enemy who comes to visit with peaceful intentions will be received with all respect and honor. The reverent meeting of the guests is absorbed by the Kazakhs with their mother's milk and passed on from generation to generation
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Festival "Rome and Carthage" will be held in the Spanish Cartagena from September 22 to October 1. The holiday will recreate the history of the famous Punic wars, which determined who would rule the world - Rome or Carthage. The holiday in Spanish Cartagena is one of the most colorful performances, thousands of tourists from all over the world come to admire it
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Groundhog Day is one of the popular national holidays in America and Canada. Many people know about this day from the movie of the same name. Well, what is the main idea of such an unusual holiday and where it originates from, you can find out right now
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Rituals and customs, the origin of which is not even always clear, accompany a person at every step, from the moment of birth to death. Ritual actions accompany both the personal and social life of a person. Traditions surround a person throughout his life, although sometimes their meaning and significance are forgotten or even lost
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At the heart of any European is a bridge with a thousand castles. The thing is that just twenty years ago there was a tradition of “cementing” feelings in this way. He believes that if lovers, having hung the lock on the railing of the bridge, throw the key into the water, nothing will ever be able to destroy the union of their hearts
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Do not count the church and secular holidays celebrated daily by representatives of various confessions and nationalities. However, one of the most iconic holidays of the Christian world fell on December 25th. Christmas at Catholics The most remarkable and, perhaps, famous holiday, which is celebrated on December 25, is the Nativity of Christ
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Bastille Day is one of the most beloved national holidays in France. On July 14, the French annually celebrate the capture of the Bastille, the former royal prison, which served as the signal for the armed uprising of 1789 and the beginning of the French Revolution
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Fortune-telling, opening the door to the future, has been known since pagan times. But even with the adoption of Christianity in Russia, this tradition was preserved and exists to this day. Fortune-telling at Christmas is considered the most truthful
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Israel is a country with unique ancient religious traditions. At the same time, the traditions and beliefs of representatives of other nationalities are respected in it. Two popular and beloved all over the world holidays - New Year and Christmas, are celebrated here in a special way
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Feast, delicious food, a glass of wine. A beautiful toast with wishes of health and happiness sounds. Is there any other meaning in these drinking speeches? Well-known historical and cultural traditions surely have answers to this question. The word "
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An invitation card is a small but rather important element of the holiday. Your future guests do not yet know what it will be like, so how you invite them may give you the first impression of the upcoming celebration. It is necessary - a pen
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In autumn in Upper Austria, many themed peasant festivals are held, timed to coincide with the return of herds from the alpine meadows, the harvest, etc. Among these events is the Pumpkin Festival, which is usually celebrated at the end of September
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Guelaguetza, or as it is also called Monday on the Hill, is a holiday celebrated in Mexico on the last two Mondays of July. Every year Mexicans look forward to this day. According to the tradition established over the years, the center of the celebration of Monday on the hill is the small Mexican town of Oaxaca
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Tatars are an ancient people who keep their traditions. Observing custom, every Thursday and Saturday men go to the mosque for prayer. Mullah teaches how to pray correctly so that the Tatars can further pass on this knowledge to their children
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Nauryz Meiram holiday is celebrated in Kazakhstan, as well as in other eastern countries, in March. This is the day of the vernal equinox, the symbolic beginning of the new year, which has been revered since ancient times by Muslims and Jews
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To choose a gift for a child for 12 years, you should find out his preferences and interests. Many teenagers will surely appreciate accessories for various devices, such as a mobile phone or computer. Or you can give something original. Instructions Step 1 If you need to give a gift to a teenager for 12 years, then you should learn more about the child's hobbies, interests and preferences
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Eino Leino Day is celebrated annually in Finland in early July as a holiday of poetry and summer. It is dedicated to the famous native of the country, who was born in 1878. Poet, writer and publicist Eino Leino had a tremendous influence on the development of literature and the Finnish language
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Sabantuy is one of the most beloved holidays in Tatarstan. Its name comes from the words "saban" - plow and "tui" - a holiday, a wedding and symbolizes the end of the spring field work. Traditionally, in the Republic of Tatarstan, Sabantuy is held in June for 3 weeks
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Toast is a small but bright and memorable public speech. After the banquet, your congratulations may be dispersed into quotes, or they may be easily forgotten. How to leave a bright trace of the solemn speech in the memory of guests and prevent yawning and a mocking glance from those present during their speech, a few tips will help
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Getting married is one of the most important events in a person's life. Therefore, on this day, the newlyweds try to foresee everything to the smallest detail. For a long time, it has been believed that the wedding ceremony is something mystical and is surrounded by countless rituals and omens
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A toast is a short speech that usually precedes the drinking of alcoholic beverages. Toasting is a tradition known in many cultures. This concept has English roots: toast translates as "table wish", "toast". Instructions Step 1 Dedicate a toast to a welcome to the guest of honor or to the general situation that triggered the meeting
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Pagan cults were present in the life of the Slavs until the 9th-12th centuries, that is, before the adoption of Christianity in Russia. The Lada holiday belongs to this particular era. Some ancestral traditions have survived to this day. The ancient Slavs celebrated Lada (Ladodenie) holidays 6 times a year
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Singing carols is an ancient Christmas tradition. Usually children sing carols on Christmas Eve. To go caroling, you need to learn Christmas songs and dress up in a fancy dress. After Christmas, there is a fun time for the festivities
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On May 9, the country celebrates Victory Day. As a rule, a huge number of different events are held on this day, museums operate, the expositions of which are dedicated to the events of the Great Patriotic War. Those who wish can attend concerts dedicated to the May 9 holiday, watch movie premieres in cinemas
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On May 8, Mark, Sergei and Vasily celebrate their name days. According to the popular calendar, this is the day of remembrance of the Apostle Mark, the faithful companion of Barnabas and Paul. Also on this day there were several important international holidays
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National Unity Day has been celebrated since 2005. This is the last Russian holiday (non-working day) of the year - November 4 (according to the Gregorian calendar). But if you take an excursion into history, you can see that this date (according to the Julian calendar October 22) was also celebrated before the revolution as the Feast of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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June 6 is the birthday of the genius poet Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin. In 2010, it was decided to devote this day to the Russian language. The whole country began to celebrate Pushkin Day back in 1997, and a corresponding presidential decree was issued about this
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The name of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin is widely known not only in our country, but also far beyond its borders. The creative heritage of the great poet and writer is the property and pride of Russian and world literature. Pushkin's poems and prose are known and loved by a huge number of people of different age groups