What not to do in a holiday on September 27. The feast of the exaltation of the cross has its own history, customs and traditions. Naturally, like all religious holidays it is associated with certain taboos. According to legend, on this day in 326 year was the finding of the …
Read More »The Nativity of the blessed virgin: the main traditions of the holiday
Orthodox Christians celebrate this feast on September 21. Thursday, September 21, all Orthodox Christians will celebrate the feast of the Nativity of the blessed virgin Mary, which looks back to the great mother righteousness of Jesus Christ and its favor to the people. After all, according to Christian beliefs, giving …
Read More »Michaelmas: Ukrainians recalled the main traditions of the holiday
An important holiday for believers. September 19, Orthodox celebrate Michaelmas (mykhailove Chudo). In the folk calendar is the feast of the Archangel Michael, one of the most revered biblical characters. Other names of the holiday – the Miracle of the Archangel Michael; Chudy; Michael wonder; Michael’s frost; Michael’s matinees; First …
Read More »The beheading of St. John: traditions and taboos
What not to do on 11 September. The beheading of St. John is a holiday that is celebrated by all believers of September 11. Not surprisingly, one of the most important religious holidays of the year not only has quite a few different traditions, and taboos. That’s why we decided …
Read More »Watch the short film CLOWN – in the best traditions of Halloween!
Long time we did not indulge fit short m and I hasten to correct. Take ten minutes to view the film called “the Jester” (The Jester). Took this video Colin Kravchuk (Colin Krawchuk) and a small team of young filmmakers who call themselves MakeDo Entertainment. The budget of the short …
Read More »Strange traditions of the Maori tribe. Photo
Women of the Maori tribe in adolescence traditionally tattoo their chin. This pattern called “Moko, Kauai”, is considered a clear expression of their personality. Maori believe that each woman wears her “Moko” inside the heart, and when it “Matures”, the tattooist remains only to paint it. These portraits of māori …
Read More »Midsummer: Ukrainians recalled the main traditions and rituals
On this day, people wonder at her spouse Ancient festival of the Eastern Slavs of Ivan Kupala, which is dedicated to the summer solstice, traditionally celebrated on the night of 6 to 7 July. On this day, people wonder at her spouse, so unmarried girls thrilled the Midsummer night. The …
Read More »10 unusual wedding traditions in different countries. Photo
The wedding day is almost always a memorable event, of which there are few in life. The wedding is considered as the crown of relations between young people, who wished to link their fate, but not always, a wedding ceremony is as accustomed to see us. In some cultures the …
Read More »ELEX has shown in an open world and monsters in the best traditions of Gothic
ELEX will tell the story of how a mysterious substance from the meteor that changed life on the planet. ELEX will tell the story of how a mysterious substance from the meteor that changed life on the planet. Formed from several factions with their views on how to use a …
Read More »The Holy Trinity: signs and traditions of the Orthodox holiday
Trinity is one of the greatest feasts in Orthodoxy, second in importance after Easter. The fourth of June we celebrate one of the greatest Christian holidays – the Holy Trinity. This festival comes on the 50th day after Easter. The name of the Trinity was in honor of the descent …
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