Festivities & Celebrations
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Not only is Christmas dinner a great time to socialize with family and friends but it is also a time for fun and games! Sometimes one needs to liven up their Christmas dinners, and we know just the way to do this.
Luckily, there are many fun games that can be played at a Christmas dinner. Are you...
It takes a lot of hard work to manage and control an entire class of preschoolers. These tiny tots can't take care of themselves and even looking after one on their own can be a trial. Whether you want to actually buy a gift for your kid's teacher will depend on your relationship with them, but it is in your...
While the production had been in development for a while, the remake release of Stephen King's famously disturbing clown horror It couldn't be better timing. This is partly due to the spate of real life creepy clown sightings which grew into a worldwide phenomenon in 2016. While we're not encouraging...
One of the most awarded shows at the 2017 Emmy awards, the Handmaid's Tale is one of the most popular shows on Hulu. The dystopic world of Gillead, based on Margaret Atwood's novel, first published in 1985. If you want to be up to date with the latest costume trends this Halloween, dressing up as Offred, the...
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...
If you've still not woken up from the third season of David Lynch's Twin Peaks and are still wondering around this Washington state village, immersed by the smell of Cherry pie and damn fine coffee that hides some kind of evil among the Douglas Fern woods, then we'd like to show you how to make on of...
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...
Rakhi is an important Indian festival. On this day, the sister ties a pious thread known as Rakhi on her brother’s wrist, and takes his promise to fight for her safety and well-being. Exchanging gifts is a great way to show you love and care for each other. The Rakhi tying ceremony is usually accompanied...
When we hear the word party, free food and drinks immediately pop up in our mind. Along with lots of fun, the free drinks become a major crowd puller for any party. But the ending of such parties are not always good as the people might get unruly under the influence of alcohol or the party venue might...
Lord Rama is believed to be the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and Hindu Vaishnavas celebrate his birthday in the form of Sri Rama Navami. According to Indian mythology, Rama was born on the 9th day of Shukla Paksha of the Chaitra month of Hindu calendar. In the Gregorian calendar, this festival falls...
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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...
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Carnival and Halloween are the most fun days of the year. Both kids and adults dress up in their costume of choice with the aim to highlight the character's main features, trying to be fun and original. Since Halloween is becoming more and more popular with adults every year, these seek costumes of celebrities...
Gudi Padwa is an Indian festival that is celebrated in the state of Maharashtra with great joy and pomp. Maharashtrian Hindus celebrate this festival on the first day of the Chaitya month and is known as the New Year for people in Mharashtra. Although there are several folk tales describing the origins...
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A themed party for adults is a great excuse to meet up with friends and have a good time dressing up and dancing to good music. If you can't think of any new party themes, or if the parties you throw are starting to get a bit samey-samey, how about choosing a classic?
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Navratri is perhaps the holiest Hindu festival celebrated by Indians. This is a 9 nights long festival that is part of Shree Ram Navam, during which people worship nine different avatars of Durga, the Goddess of Power. Each avatar of the Goddess signifies a particular power, ranging from the power of wisdom...
Chinese New Year envelopes are favorite Chinese traditions which everyone enjoys. On New Year’s Day, elders give shiny red envelops to their young ones, including children and unmarried adults. They keep new coins or some cash in these envelopes which is believed to bring luck to the recipient for the...
If you want the Christmas spirit to fill every corner of your home you will have to pay special attention to decorating the house. During the holiday season, Christmas decorations and ornaments such as holly wreaths, fir branches and pinecones play a special role in interior decor. If you have a terrace...
Navratri is one of the most popular festivals in India and is part of the Shree Ram Navami, and it is preceded by Diwali. Celebrated to worship Goddess Durga for nine nights, people follow a fasting ritual to please the deity. With so many religious beliefs attached to it, this festival symbolizes victory...
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Celebrating 15 years of marriage isn't an everyday occurrence, which is why you should go all out and celebrate with your nearest and dearest. Don't miss our suggestions for an unforgettable crystal wedding anniversary. Celebrate it in style worthy of the occasion, with ideas which cater to all budgets....
India is the land of Unity in Diversity. Its rich history has owed it a wide range of political and cultural transformations, as a result of which it has become a conglomeration of varied traditions. New Year celebrations in the country are fun and full of rituals, frolic and food. Music and dance are...
According to the Hindu lunar calendar, Hindu New Year starts the New Year celebrations in the country, which is during the second week of April. However, Indian communities are very diverse, and people living in different parts of the country have their own ways of celebrating this day. That is why, Indians...
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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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Indians celebrate the nine days festival of Navratri with great pomp and show. Dandiya nights are the traditional ways of celebrating the Navratri in the state of Gujarat, but they are conducted in all parts of the country these days. On these nights, people dress up in traditional Indian attire and dance...
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Since we live in a "mason jar for everything era", of course there are many mason jars Christmas gift ideas you can try. Everybody loves receiving a Christmas present in a mason jar, because it is environmental friendly, because it is diy so it shows you put some effort into your present, and because it looks...
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As the recycled Christmas trend becomes more and more popular, many look for inspirations such as how to decorate glass jars for Christmas. Decorating glass jars for Christmas is so easy, so cheap, and looks so chic that there is really no reason not to try it. In the OneHowTo.com article we will explain...
What is Friendsgiving? It's a way to show how thankful you are for your friends, meeting and eating together in an informal setting and with less expectations and stress. There are many reasons to celebrate Friendsgiving; you may live away from your family, or find traditional Thanksgiving way too stressful,...
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The Christmas spirit infects everything and it's clear that in the business world, there is no exception. During the month of December, people behave in a more friendly way with colleagues. It's an appropriate time to strengthen ties so all Christmas office activities should help to promote warmth and...
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A birthday party for a 15 year old girl or Quinceañera is a widespread custom in many Latin American countries and in Latin American communities around the world. It's not just any old birthday party, since it symbolizes young girls' passage from childhood to womanhood, and is a very special celebration...
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Inspired by the legendary turducken, where a chicken is stuffed inside a duck which is then stuffed inside a turkey and roasted, American self-styled retro king Charles Phoenix came up with a similar idea, but extended the culinary theatrics to dessert with this incredible cherpumple: an apple pie baked in a...
Every December businesses and shops see their sales increase dramatically as people start cashing in their yearly savings. It is the spending season by excellence where people spend money on gifts, food, travel and decorations that often end up in the waste. It is a tradition for many families to go pick...
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Most of the photos that people take every day are posted directly on social media. These photos can be seen by thousands of people across the world, who are given a free ticket into your life. Not everyone is comfortable making their life public and sharing their personal lives with the world. Creating...
There is nothing that reminds people more of Christmas than a Christmas tree. Without a Christmas tree, where would Santa Claus leave all the gifts after coming down the fire place? Buying a Christmas tree marks the beginning of the holiday season and it has become an extended tradition to decorate the...
Perhaps the most well-known Santa Claus story is the tale of a white-bearded man dressed in a bold red suit who on the 24th of December leaves the North Pole and travels all around the world delivering gifts to children who are sleeping. On the following day, it is a Christmas tradition to wake up at the...
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Would you like to decorate the Christmas tree with original and creative decorations? On OneHowTo we bring you a very simple and fun way to make the house shine bright over the Christmas season. Let's make Christmas paper baubles with newspaper. The result is simply surprising. Try making them to complete...
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A snow globe is certainly one of the most typical Christmas decorations, an object that both children and adults love to admire. So if we want a Christmas decoration with style this item must not be overlooked. But why spend money on an expensive product when you can easily make a homemade snow globe yourself...
During the winter season the temperatures tend to drop dramatically, the roads will end up filled up with snow and the days will surely be shorter. It is the perfect cocktail to want to spend more time at home. On those days when you can’t go outside you can still get into the holiday spirit by making handmade...
The kids are out of school on winter break and you may have taken a few days off from work to spend some quality time with your family during the holiday season. It is the time to take advantage and bond together as a family with some fun Christmas activities. Starting a Christmas tradition will make...
Everybody knows that Christmas is the time for gift giving. Children who sent their letters to Santa Claus are anxiously waiting for Christmas Day to arrive so they can run down to the Christmas tree and open all their presents. Another common way to cherish the holiday season is by engaging in gift exchanges...
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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...
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Who doesn't love mermaids? While in older times people believed merfolk to be dangerous - there were legends of mermaids pulling sailors into the sea - nowadays we think of these characters as whimsical and fascinating creatures.
Andersen's tale "The Little Mermaid" and especially the Disney adaptation...
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...
The arrival of Ganpati is usually marked with lots of dance, fun, sweets, guests and joyful of celebrations. Ganesh Chaturthi is the major festival of the Indian state of Maharashtra, but people in different parts of the country celebrate this festive occasion. Every year, people think of innovative ideas to...
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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 great popularity, becoming a symbol for humor and the 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 a few...
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...
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School events and children's parties take place during the Christmas season. Costumes make these events come alive. The famous reindeer costume is one of the main protagonists around this time of the year, because it is a companion and helper of Santa Claus. In the following OneHowTo.com article, we explain...
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 of...
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?
While...
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Since Netflix's Stranger Things came out in July, everything relating to the 1980s - from toys to novelty items, classic science fiction and horror films and yes, fashion - has become huge. Stranger Things is on its way to becoming the biggest thing in pop culture of 2016, and costumes will reflect that.
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