Festivities & Celebrations

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,...

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...

Along with holly and the fir tree, mistletoe is one of the plants most associated with Christmastime. Many of us know it as the plant under which we can steal a kiss from a loved one. This is associated with fertility, something particularly important at winter time. However, kissing under the mistletoe...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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. Here...

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? In this oneHOWTO article we'll...

Do you want to organise a 50s-themed party? Keep reading for some top tips on how to do so! The 50s are depicted particularly well in "Grease" one of the most iconic films in the history of cinema. So not only is this film a nostalgic trip down memory lane for those in their prime during the 50s (or in...

When it comes to fancy dress costumes, especially for halloween, the sexy devil costume is a classic look for girls. If you want to make your own homemade devil costume this halloween, we have put together a guide to give you some tips and ideas on how to create a stylish and sexy devil costume at home,...

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...

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...

Samhain and Halloween are two deeply intertwined celebrations, both rooted in ancient traditions, but how do they relate to each other? Is Samhain truly older than Halloween? To answer that, we must journey back to the Celtic origins of Samhain, a festival marking the end of the harvest and the start of winter,...

The pop culture phenomenon that is Beetlejuice has recently been reinvigorated with the release of 2024's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, a sequel to the 1988 original film. While Beetlejuice costumes have been a Halloween mainstay since this time, their presence at fancy dress parties is likely to see a significant...

On the 5th of November, People in the UK and other commonwealth countries celebrate Bonfire Night. This is a very popular night to mark the death of Guy Fawkes and as a way of remembering the gunpowder plot. The celebrations have become more and more elaborate as the years have passed. People began...

For those of you who are big Star Wars fans she's not only a princess, but much more than that. A warrior, a heroine and a character that many of us have dreamed of being in our childhood. This is why there's no better tribute to Princess Leia than to dress up as her for Halloween, Carnival, Comic-Con...

When it comes to buying Christmas presents, there is always someone who is probably the most difficult to buy presents for; you guessed it - teenagers! Even worse than your in-laws or your girlfriend, teenage boys can be especially tricky to buy gifts for, as they won't necessarily be interested in the...

New Year's Eve is a great day to celebrate and different countries and cultures have traditions which are thought to bring good luck in the coming new year. Every country is the world celebrates it in some way. From Columbia to the United States, New Year's Eve is steeped in traditions. Not sure which...

Holi is the only festival in India where it doesn’t matter what you wear because at the end of the day you will come back home unrecognizable and splashed in myriad of color. But with passing day as colors are being laden with chemical we must decide properly what to wear so that we can save most of our...

Is your boyfriend about to have his birthday? Want to celebrate it in a unique, unforgettable and different way? If this is the case, this article from OneHowTo is perfect for you. Gather his loved ones and relatives, propose a theme that he likes throw a birthday party that he'll remember forever. You must...

Every September, Barcelona is transformed by the Fiestas de la Mercè, a vibrant celebration that showcases the city's rich cultural heritage. This annual event attracts thousands of locals and visitors from around the world, offering a unique blend of tradition, music, dance, and art. From September 20th...

The Eurovision Song Contest is one of the world's most popular song contests. The TV song competition is traditionally for European countries (with Australia recently being allowed to enter). But the truth is that Eurovision is not only enjoyed by Europeans. In fact, Eurovision is broadcast in many non-competing...

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...

Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider video game franchise is considered one of the most significant game characters in popular culture. Lara Croft has gathered a strong fan following over the years, since the original Tomb Raider video games in 1996, to when she was portrayed by Angelina Jolie in the 2001...