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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: "

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Easter table simply has to be beautiful, joyful and festive. Eggs that have become traditional for the holiday of Light Easter can be dyed both in the old fashioned way - with onion peels, and with food colors sold in grocery stores and department stores

Easter is not only created by Easter cakes and decorated eggs. They are, of course, beautiful in themselves .. But if you put the eggs in a beautifully designed wicker basket, they will look even more elegant and appetizing. Materials for decorating an Easter basket will certainly be found in a craft box, because design options can be different

Easter is a bright, joyful holiday. On the eve, it was customary to bake and consecrate Easter cakes, paint eggs. But ancient traditions provide not only for visiting church and eating, but also for a variety of entertainment and games. Most of them are associated with colored eggs - they are beaten, rolled, hidden … Instructions Step 1 The most famous Easter game is egg rolling

Easter Sunday is a special holiday that requires a careful approach to table decoration. Certain serving traditions have developed in Russia, and the attributes of Easter must be present on the table on this day, symbolizing light, life and constant renewal

On a spring day - April 28, 2019 - there will be Easter. One of the obligatory actions during preparation for this bright holiday is to collect the Easter basket. What products can be put into it, carried for consecration to a temple or church?

Since ancient times, the tradition has gone on Easter - to eat first of all an Easter egg. Previously, you can exchange eggs with friends, relatives or just acquaintances. To make the eggs beautiful, you need to paint them. Here are 7 ways to color your eggs for Easter

In order to make bright and beautiful eggs for Easter, it is not at all necessary to use chemical dyes. Many foods contain pigments that will help color the eggs in beautiful natural hues. With the help of onion skins, the eggs will acquire a brown hue, from yellow to dark brick

The road of sorrow, along which Jesus was led to Calvary, has 14 stops. Due to the events taking place at this moment, the sad procession stopped so many times. However, in the Gospels, nine of them are indicated, and the rest live in traditions and legends

Spring is really the time for miracles, magic invades the heart and emotions overwhelm so much that you certainly want to give yourself a break and just relax, but where can you implement your plan if the weather is still so changeable outside?

A wedding is a solemn event that becomes unforgettable for the newlyweds, their relatives and friends. Preparation for it can take not one week, but several months. And all this for the main wedding day, consisting of several actions. But in what order should they be drawn?

Behind the first ten years of life, and the little charming girl is growing up before our eyes, approaching adolescence. No longer a child, not yet a girl … What does the young birthday girl dream of on the eve of her 11th birthday, what to give her for this holiday?

The aesthetics of hookah smoking presupposes a relaxed atmosphere and a cozy room. That is why in many entertainment establishments there are hookah rooms or halls. There are also some unspoken rules to follow while smoking. It is necessary - hookah - coal tongs - tobacco (maassel) - water - replaceable mouthpiece Instructions Step 1 To avoid unpleasant consequences, do not smoke hookah on an empty stomach

The Day of the Holy Trinity is a great church holiday. It is a symbol of the trinity of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and is also considered a symbol of the beginning of a new life. In 2020, Trinity will be celebrated on June 7th. Trinity:

Holy Trinity Day is a Christian holiday with a rich history. It began to be celebrated on a grand scale only after the baptism of Rus, thanks to the efforts of Sergius of Radonezh. In 2019, the Orthodox Trinity falls on June 16 and coincides with the Catholic one

The tenth anniversary of the wedding is called a tin wedding in some sources, and a pink wedding in others. The symbols of this holiday are the color of the sun at sunrise and soft metal. Such a choice of components as symbols gives a huge scope for a variety of ideas that can be used in the celebration of this anniversary

Evgeny Margulis - a popular musician and performer, a former member of the legendary band called "Time Machine" left the group. This event came as a big surprise to many. It is worth recalling that the news of Yevgeny Margulis's departure from the Time Machine appeared not so long ago and immediately literally blew up the Internet

A wedding is a wonderful celebration that marks the beginning of a new family's life. It is customary to make good gifts for it, which will not only please the newlyweds, but will also be useful to them in later life. Instructions Step 1 If you don't want to give money for the wedding, you can please the newlyweds with material gifts

Decoupage technique is famous for its colorfulness and ease of execution. Easter eggs made using this technique will always look picturesque and unusual. Now there are a lot of napkins for the festive table that we will need, so nothing will limit you in choosing a pattern

It is customary to wear a white dress for a wedding, but this was not always the case. The white dress of the bride was introduced by Queen Victoria of England in the middle of the 17th century. Before her, brides wore a pink dress for their wedding