Rhythmic gymnast Linoy Ashram became just the third Olympic gold medal winner in Israel’s history, after beating Russia’s Dina Averina for the title in a controversial decision by the referees in Tokyo on Saturday. The Israeli dropped her ribbon, which is considered a grave mistake in the discipline, but was …
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What I decided to do that day. May 7, Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate the day of rejoicing. For believers this is a very important religious holiday, so at this time there are many rules and restrictions. To our readers it was easier to understand them, we have described …
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What not to do. On 14 August, the Ukrainians will celebrate the Honey Spas in the nation – Macovei. Traditionally in churches consecrate water, flowers, and Mac. This day also begins the Dormition fast – it will last for two weeks. Earlier in the day our ancestors started to collect …
Read More »Unique Christmas traditions in different countries. Photo
Every country surprises with its amazing traditions.With Christmas coming it’s time to prepare gifts, relief from hangovers and take stock of another year. But what do we know about our festive traditions? And what do we know about Christmas traditions in other countries? Many traditions associated with Christmas are often …
Read More »Unusual traditions healers from South Africa. Photo
Initiation rituals of traditional healers in South Africa. In South Africa, when you are ill do not always go to the doctor. On all occasions there are herbalists, midwives, faith healers, soothsayers and others. Now in Africa there are about 200 000 traditional healers, and only 25 000 doctors working …
Read More »Catholic Christmas 2017: history, traditions and prohibitions
In the night from 24 to 25 December the Catholics and representatives of other Christian denominations celebrate Christmas. In Ukraine this holiday is the official weekend. The first information about the Christians celebrate Christmas date back to the 4th century. According to one contemporary hypotheses, the choice of date of …
Read More »Five of the craziest traditions of modern Europe. Photo
They still exist. Agree, every family has their own traditions, to which it adheres. For some they are quite ordinary and normal, for others one or the other tradition can seem very strange and a little crazy. And in the world. Today in different cultures around the world there are …
Read More »Introduction in temple Presvjatoj of the virgin: the rules and traditions
In the morning you can’t let women speak in the people. 4 December is celebrated annually as one of the twelve great Church holidays – in the temple of the blessed virgin. Write about the history, traditions, the meaning of this holiday and how to spend the day, and that …
Read More »Tourist note: the strange traditions of the inhabitants of Oman. Photo
Culture and traditions of omanis. They rejoice in the flood, obsessed with the environment and share with the Spaniards a favorite form of entertainment. Talk about the most characteristic habits and traditions of omanis. They all smell of churches For centuries, Oman is one of the largest manufacturers of incense. …
Read More »How well do you know Halloween and its traditions?
Check? Before Halloween there are only 13 days – it’s time to refresh your memory of the traditions and beliefs associated with this holiday. And, perhaps, learn something new about Halloween and everything associated with it. Help – new test-quiz from Zone Horror. There are only eight questions, so a …
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