Festivities & Celebrations
Tips, tricks and ideas for your parties and celebrations. We have aritcles and video for your favorite event: Halloween, Christmas,Carnival and other great festivities from around the globe.
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Every year around Christian Christmas time, Hanukkah brings families and friends together to commemorate a miracle in Jewish history. Following the Maccabean war in the 165 BC, a lamp had oil enough to light for one night only, but miraculously, it managed to burn for eight nights. From that day, Jews celebrate...
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When you ask children what they want to be when they grow up many respond in the same way: an astronaut. This is a dream job for many, as reaching the moon is something that people of all ages would enjoy. That is why astronaut costumes are very popular in celebrations like Carnival and Halloween in many countries.
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Would you like to dress up as a dwarf from Snow White and the seven Dwarfs with your very own homemade costume? It's very simple! It's an ideal costume for both children and adults, either for Carnival or any other fancy dress party. With very little, you can create your own dwarf costume and be a part...
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Police costumes are a classic option for Halloween or fancy dress parties, because they are fun, comfortable to wear and easy to make. In fact, you can easily make a DIY police costume with clothes that you already have at home and a little imagination to take it that little bit further and make it more...
Over the past few years, Halloween contact lenses have become an extremely popular accessory. Once you are dressed up with that perfect Halloween costume, you may choose to complete your look with those scary looking contact lenses. Whether you are dressing up like a blood drenched vampire or an over-size...
A first communion is an incredibly special event, which often becomes a lasting and unforgettable memory for many. Planning a first communion can, however, prove to be somewhat tricky. One of the most important things when it comes to a girl’s first communion is the special and precious first communion...
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If you have watched Star Wars: The Force Awakens– the latest installment of the Star Wars franchise– you might know that Rey has pleased the hearts of many fans. Finally, a Star Wars movie has introduced a female central character. She is described as being brave, a tough survivor, headstrong, and loyal...
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When Halloween comes around, there's nothing better than dressing up as a classic and terrifying character. A werewolf is certainly one of the best alternative costumes that you can make at home very simply. If you want to terrorize everyone on Halloween with a great outfit that does not require much effort,...
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Dressing up as a Goth is always an option if you don't quite know what to wear for a fancy dress party. With a little bit of makeup and some black clothes that you probably already have in your wardrobe, you have the basis for an outfit that certainly looks good and attracts attention. You don't necessarily...
The Incredibles is a Disney Pixar movie which was released in 2004, but thanks to enduring popularity is still enjoyed by children all over the world. This makes it a particularly good costume idea for kids who enjoy the movie now and adults who were kids back when it came out. Unfortunately, while...
There is nothing wrong with buying a gift for a married woman. The fact that a woman is married does not mean that their social life is over. Married women can still have an active social life and lots of friends, and they can lead their own life independently from their husband. If you are giving a married...
Grease has been a popular film for many generations. After all, what's not to like? It has lots of catchy songs that are well known by now, a classic love story, and a lot of clothes. In Grease you can see several outfits, from the style of the guys' suits to the black outfit Sandy wears at the end...
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If you are looking for a great idea for a DIY Halloween fancy dress, the rock star costume look is undoubtedly one of the best options. This costume can be made with items you have at home without the need to spend too much money, so it is a great option for Halloween or Carnival or any costume party....
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Emily, the main character of Tim Burton's famous animated film The Corpse Bride, has become one of the most popular costumes for girls to wear at night on Halloween. It is, in fact, a costume that's quite simple to assemble. Perhaps the only element where you'll need to pay close attention is your perfect...
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If you're planning your costume for Halloween, a fancy dress party, or simply a thematic event, you may be considering a Hawaiian costume. You are surely picturing a hula dancer at a lū'au, or traditional Hawaiian party; however, you must also ask yourself whether that is cultural appropriation or an homage...
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The animated television series character Peppa Pig is loved equally by both children and adults. Peppa pig’s cute character and sweet accent are simply adorable. If you have a kid they would love to wear and flaunt the Peppa Pig costume. It is also a cute Halloween and carnival outfit. If you want to...
Moana is the next film by Disney to capture the audience's hearts. The film stars Dwayne Johnson as the demi-god Maui and Auli'i Cravalho as Moana, the first Polynesian Disney princess. It will surely be the most popular film of the holidays, and you can join the hype by wearing a Moana costume for Halloween?
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When Carnaval comes around we get to have fun choosing a costume and having a great time. Whether you love the fashion of the late 60s and 70s, or you're planning to attend a hippie party, you need to find the perfect outfit for the occasion. This OneHowTo.com article explains in detail how to make a homemade...
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One of the most beloved traditions in special dinners and holiday events is giving a toast and clinking wine or champagne glasses together. This is often done for Christmas, when many people have gatherings with their nearest and dearest over fancy food and good wine or champagne.
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A vampire costume is one of the most popular fancy dress costumes throughout the world - whether it's for carnival, Halloween, or any other fancy dress event! It's very simple and cheap to make your own at home, allowing you to become the spitting image of Dracula himself and scare your friends!
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The famous 70s. That age of political, fashion and musical revolution. It's time to interpret the seventies role and get soaked with the style that was in fashion at that time. No imitating what you've seen in films, oneHowTo.com would like to help you dress up for a 70s party. Take pen and paper.
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That fancy dress party you really want to attend is just around the corner and an Indian fancy dress costume is the perfect costume for the night. Perhaps you want to go to a carnival or need a wicked outfit for Halloween. What are you going to wear? How about an Indian costume? It's cheap and can be...
There are more occasions to dress up as an elf than you might think - Halloween, Christmas, a play, a children's party, just because... If you love fantasy stories and whimsical things, an elf is the perfect choice for your costume.
You can easily transform yourself into this fantastic creature that inhabits...
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Before applying clown makeup, you should be aware of the three different types: the classic whiteface clown has a white face with exaggerated features. The Aguste clown has a natural-colored face, with a large mouth and eyes. The tramp clown has a dark and sad face. Although the makeup colors may be different...
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Smurfs are small characters who are characterized by their blue colored skin, created by the Belgian cartoonist Peyo in 1958. Years later, these little people made the leap to the screen and became the protagonists of their own series. A Smurf costume can be ideal for many occasions as it is very easy...
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The great British comedian and filmmaker Charlie Chaplin achieved significant popularity, becoming a symbol of humor and silent cinema worldwide. If for Halloween or any other kind of costume party you would like to surprise everyone with a Chaplin costume, you just need a few items of clothing and some accessories....
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Have you always been a Pokémon fan? Do you go on Pokémon Go at every location?
Good news - now you can do it in character. Pokémon costumes will be huge this Halloween, but they are also a fun choice for any kind of costume party. Plus, they're super comfortable and easy to make.
Pikachu might not...
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Not many people know that the origins of Halloween date back to Gaelic and Welsh traditions where people gathered around bonfires trying to keep ghosts at bay, which were deterred by the extravagant costumes people wore. If there is a fictional character that has been brought back from the dead and...
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Would you like to dress up like Tinkerbell? The classic green dress and wings of Peter's Pan's faithful companion are a very beautiful and flattering outfit that you can take advantage of if you want to dress up as a fairy. By following a few simple tips and using some inexpensive materials you have at home,...
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Are you a real Pokémon fan? Do you want to surprise your friends at your next Halloween party? Would you love to play Pokémon Go dressed up as a real trainer? You're in luck! At OneHowTo we explain how to make your very own Ash costume from Pokémon.
Though you have many different possibilities, we...
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The famous Addams Family is one of the best costumes for groups, whether for Halloween, Carnival or any other fancy dress party. For younger or older girls, dressing up as Wednesday Addams or Merlina is ideal and also very easy to do. In this OneHowTo, here are some tips on how to make a Wednesday Addams...
Annaprashan is a significant ritual in Indian culture, which literally means ‘starting the grain’. In this ceremony, a baby is introduced to solid food, which is usually done during the 6th to 8th month of a baby’s life. In some Indian states, this ceremony is performed in a temple, while others like...
Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican celebration that commemorates the day the Mexican army defeated the French army in the Battle of La Puebla. Many people mistakenly believe Cinco de Mayo celebrates the independence of Mexico, but that's incorrect. Although it is a celebration of pride, Cinco de Mayo is primarily...
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Are you looking for a simple and comfortable costume for carnival or another fancy dress party? The catsuit is a costume that we can prepare at home quickly and is ideal for both adults and children. You only need to rescue some clothes from your wardrobe, add supplements such as ears and a cat's tail,...
The roaring 20's were so happy! This second decade of the 1900's was a long remembered time of splendour. It was also the time of the Charleston, a dance that most represented the era, and the time of organised crime gangs with gangsters. Today, it's still common to dress up as characters of this era, whether...
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Tim Burton's film Edward Scissorhands (Edward Scissorhands) gave life to one of the most popular movie characters of the 90's. He was a lonely, good-hearted character who was notable for his particular feature of having knives instead of fingers. When it comes to fancy dress costumes, Edward Scissorhands...
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Want to make it a witch costume at home? One of the most characteristic features of a witch is, of course, their hat. Therefore, we at OneHowTo will provide a step-by-step guide in this article on how to make a witch hat out of paper that you can make easily, at home with readily available materials. Surprise...
The Day of the Dead or 'Dia de los Muertos' in Spanish, is a holiday that is celebrated in Southern and Central Mexico on November 1st and 2nd. This is a celebration that honors the souls and lives of the departed souls of loved ones. There are many items associated with this celebration and one is the...
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Princess Elsa is the main character in the Disney film Frozen, and thanks to the film's enormous success more and more girls want to dress up as Elsa, whether it's for Halloween, Carnival or any occasion!
In this OneHowTo article, we are going to show you how to make a homemade Elsa costume yourself...
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It doesn't matter if you were born in the 80s or the 90s, many of us have grown up with Mario and Luigi and have fond memories of crashing around in Mario Kart or keeping Princess Peach safe in the Mushroom Kingdom. These characters make the perfect DIY costume idea for Halloween, Carnival, or any occasion....
Halloween will be here before we know it and you are probably already thinking about costume ideas. If you want to make a homemade costume, a DIY Zombie Costume is the perfect choice. It's cheap, quick, and easy, and you probably already have most of the things you need at home. So if you want to know...
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What good times those in which we had no concerns other than playing about! Childhood is one of the periods of life that are most missed and it is this reason that makes most wish to be children again. And this you can do, if just for one day, when going to a fancy dress party or because it's Carnival,...
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One of the best known Disney characters is Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse's companion. Dressing up as Minnie is a fun and easy-to-make option for young girls. With just a few materials, you can make a beautiful Minnie Mouse costume at home. If you want your daughter to be the belle of the ball, do not miss...
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Carnival is just around the corner, and many people prefer to make their own costumes instead of buying them, may it be to save up or to be more original.
It may seem a bit strange, but one of the most searched for costumes on the Internet is the Loofah costume. It may be because it's an easy to make...
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Minions are those fun yellow characters starring as Gru's assistants in the film Despicable Me. They are Gru's loyal workers, always willing to assist in any experiment. Minions are small creatures, of low height and shaped like a suppository. They have yellow skin and very large eyes. Minions have become...
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The Minion costume has become one of the most popular costumes for Halloween and Carnival. If you want a fresh idea that's a little different to the norm, how about trying the 'evil minion'? If you like this idea and want to find out how to make a Purple Minion costume, take a look at this OneHowTo article,...
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If you're looking for a fun, fresh and summery costume, a Hawaiian outfit is just what you need. Really simple to make, lively, colorful and using nothing more than summer clothing you'll already have to hand with a few accessories, you'll be the life and soul of the party. It really is an easy fancy...
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Son Goku is one of the main characters of the mythical manga and anime series Dragon Ball, popular among kids and adults alike. Dressing up as this character is a great idea for a cosplay festival or another type of fancy dress party. Also, it's an outfit that you can make yourself at home, both easily...
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The character of Regan McNeil, the little girl from the exorcist has become one of the most famous characters in the history of cinema, and actress Linda Blair will forever be associated with this famous horror character. As one of the most terrifying characters in the history of horror, it's also a...
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Dressing up as a Vampire for a Fancy Dress party is one of the classic Halloween costumes. the good news is that it is also easy to make your own original vampire costume very cheaply at home by following the simple steps below.
Furthermore, vampire costumes can be a great costume idea for couples -...