Festivities & Celebrations

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...

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. Its cheap, quick and easy, and you probably already have most of the things you need at home. So if you want to know...

Halloween means lots of things: candy and costumes and carving Jack O'lanterns. Carving a Halloween pumpkin is a great way to bond with your friends and family during Halloween and it is also a great way to show off your artistic talent and encourage creativity in your kids. It will give your house a...

Disney Pixar's Inside Out has definitely been the sensation of the year for both children and adults next to the Minions. The cute emotions in Riley Andersen's head have captivated audiences worldwide. As Halloween approaches there are many of you who would like to dress up as one of the Inside Out...

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...

Are you going to organize a party for adults? If so, preparing some adult party games is usually something fun to get the evening going.What better than a little fun and laughter after dinner? Whether its a large group or a small group, and no matter if your party is indoors or out, there are plenty...

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, its also a...

A vampire costume is one of the most popular fancy dress costumes throughout the world - whether its for carnival, Halloween or any other fancy dress event! And its very simple and cheap to make your own at home, so you can become the spitting image of Dracula himself and scare your friends! Read the rest...

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 -...

Does your halloween costume need the perfect makeup touch? Maybe you're looking to surprise your friends at a party or scare someone you know.To some it may seem that creating a fake wound is only for FX makeup specialists, but it's not that hard if you have the right material! If you want to learn how to...

Almost every country has a harvest festival, and China is no exception. Mid Autumn Festival is China’s Thanksgiving celebration. The festival is held on the 15th day of 8th Chinese Han Calendar month, and is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the country. There are several customs associated with...

Rakhi is the symbol of emotions attached with the festival. The emotions include those of affection, love and care between brother and sister. These sentiments matter the most on this day, and nothing can be a better expression of your sisterly love than a hand-made rakhi. When you make a rakhi for your...

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, so this OneHowTo.com article explains in detail how to make a...

Your golden jubilee is a precious milestone to celebrate 50 years together. There is every reason to celebrate this significant occasion with family and friends. In India, a man and woman that marry stay together until their last breath. So, there will be one 50th anniversary in every family each year....

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,...

Police costumes are a classic option for Halloween or fancy dress parties, because they are fun, comfortable to wear and easy to make. In face, 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...

Have you been invited to a costume party and do not know what to wear? You want to be innovative but do not know how to do it, how about you forget about fashionable costumes and opt for a classic? Definitely one of the most traditional is the clown costume and, contrary to what you might think, you...

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....

A classic homemade costume idea for both boys and girls for costume parties,Carnival and Halloween is to create a DIY Egyptian Costume. You can make an Egyptian costume at home very easily and with very few materials. It will look great and you won't need to spend much time doing it. If you want to...

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,...

You need not be very observant to realise that fashions always have a come back, so there is no better time than now to make a perfect 1980's costume to look as if the clock had stopped. It is also an ideal look to celebrate Halloween or Carnival, without the need to spend too much money. In OneHowTo.com...

If you want to surprise everyone at a birthday party, carnival, Halloween or at an event with friends, a mime costume will be brilliant. I did this last year and I had a great time; not using speech and having to communicate with people with gestures is something you can have a lot of fun with. In addition,...

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. Continue...

Maleficent is the evil character in the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale which has already been made into various films. And so it is a great idea to use this character to make a unique and original costume for any Halloween or Carnival costume party. If you too want to transform yourself into this evil character...

Halloween is certainly one of the most fun events of the year, and although it began in the United States it is increasingly integrated with other cultures. It is not surprising therefore that there are more and more children and adults who want to dress up for this occasion. In this oneHOWTO article,...

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...

You have been checking her out for a while, something suggests that you are in with a chance, the signs indicate that planning a date may be a good move and, making the best of February 14th's setting of love and romance, you have decided to take a chance and ask her out. And so, here at OneHowTo, we...

Minions are those fun yellow characters staring 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...

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...

During Christmas, many people are accustomed to decorating their homes with endless ornaments typical of the holiday season, from candles to holly wreaths. But have you ever wondered what these Christmas ornaments mean? Each ornament symbolizes something: Home protection, good luck, the unity of the...

If you have many large plastic bottles around the house and do not know what to do with them you can always put them to good use in craft activities. Here we show how to make a Christmas tree. It is easy to do and the necessary equipment you will likely already have at home. If you want to know how to make a...

Christmas is a time where the house is adorned with typical Christmas objects and decorations. Figures of Santa Claus, the Christmas tree and various decorative objects are scattered around the corners of the house. At OneHowTo we believe in having an ecological Christmas so we suggest decorating with...

The crisis sharpens wit, especially during the holidays. If you also want to decorate the house in an original way, but without spending much money, crafts and recycling are the perfect solution. Do not know where to start? Need help? In OneHowTo we help you decorate for Christmas with some very creative...

Christmas is a religious celebration that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Each country, village and home celebrates it in their own ways, according to culture, customs and traditions. In the United States, Christmas celebrations start in November, right after Thanksgiving day, which is celebrated...

New Year's Eve, is the last night of the year in the Gregorian calendar, comprising from the 31st December to the 1st January (New Year's Day). The origin of this tradition goes back to Medieval times, a time when red was forbidden as it symbolized witchcraft. But in winter when everything seems dead due to...

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. Image:...

The holiday season can unfortunately be quite a stressful time so its important to find time and space to relax. But how can this be affected by your Christmas decorations at home? By decorating rooms and spaces in your home following Feng Shui design philosophy. By following Feng Shui principles when...