Festivities & Celebrations

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 -...

Independence Day is celebrated in India every year on 15th August. It is a public holiday in the country, and everyone can be seen in the mood of joy and celebration. Each and every person, institution and government celebrates this day in their own way. Here at OneHowTo.com, we are going to tell you how...

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...

A Baby Shower is a great opportunity to have fun with friends, and although the main reason for the party is to celebrate the arrival of the future baby, there's no need to spend the whole time gazing at the mother's baby bump! In the following OneHowTo article we give you some original and classy ideas...

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...

Mid Autumn Festival in China, also known as the Moon Festival, Chinese Moon Festival, or Zhongqiu Festival, is equivalent to the Thanksgiving celebration. It is a harvest festival that ethnic Chinese people celebrate on every 15th day of 8th month of the Chinese Han calendar. This is a festival of great...

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...

Wonder Woman is a superheroine who appears in comic books, cartoons and movies. She has a lasso and an invisible aeroplane to help her to fight against injustice. She could be considered for girls what Superman is for boys, the authentic heroin and advocate for peace and justice. If you want to dress up...

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,...

Not everyone has the privilege of celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, or what's known as the famous Golden anniversary. Therefore, it's an event that should be celebrated in style, ensuring that it remains an unforgettable memory of a cherished moment. Perhaps you have the opportunity to organise...

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,...

Easter is a time for renovation and creation - and in some countries there is a tradition of making an Easter Bonnet, a colorful and Easter-themed hat. This tradition comes from the IXXth century New York, where it was customary for the New York elite to wear their new hats and bonnets to church on Easter...

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...

To create a Magi costume, you just need motivation, eagerness and imagination. Each of the Three Wise Men has differentiated physical traits that are the ones you enhance to define your costume of either Melchior, Caspar or Balthazar. Think of King Melchior and from there play with colours, fantasy and...

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...

If Carnival is approaching and you still haven't decided on a costume, in the following article at OneHowTo.com we'll help you create a classic: your very own homemade pirate costume. It's may be a fairly traditional costume but it's quite versatile and you can wear it in many ways. It's simply a matter...

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...

The ancient celebration of Holi has reached its maximum splendour, with many people around the world celebrating this day and learning a bit more about India's traditions, the country where this festival has its origins; and even lures people to visit the country to live the festival of colors in the...

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...

Christmas arrives: a period for gathering with family and friends, but also a period where shopping and gifts occupy much of our thoughts and time. This is because we want to get the perfect gift for the girl we love. This is not an easy task but we need to stay focused and not lose track; there are many...

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...

A silver wedding anniversary celebrates a couple's 25 years of marriage. It is, without a doubt, one of the most emotional anniversaries after the golden anniversary. If you and your loved one have made it 25 years, you deserve a memorable celebration. OneHowTo has a few tips to make sure your Silver Anniversary...

Christmas is a time of year that is present both inside and outside of the home. The streets and shops are decorated to show and add to the holiday spirit. Houses also boast outdoors decorations, so you will not want to forget to decorate a balcony for Christmas. To make this task easier we present...

Pancake day is directly related to Shrove Tuesday, which always coincides with the eve of Ash Wednesday in most Christian countries. Tradition says that Shrove Tuesday is the last day before the Lent season, or a 40-day fast, which is the reason why Shrove Tuesday and Pancake day is a day of indulgence...

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 time when we celebrate with family and friends and often have guests in our home. It is also a tradition to decorate our home at Christmas but this can be expensive at a time when our wallets are already a little stretched. However, you do not have to spend a lot of money to make your...

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...

Like in any part of the Christian world, Mexico celebrates Christmas full of religious events to commemorate the birth of God. But it's very different from other countries, Mexico bases its celebrations on a series of customs and traditions of their own that make their Christmas very special and different...

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...

Buying Christmas presents for anyone can be difficult. You want to get the right thing for the right person and this can involve deep thought and reflection. However, when buying for your in-laws, there is an added element of concern. These people birthed and raised your significant other and you want...

The Nativity Scene represents the birth of Jesus, which originated the Christmas celebrations. In most Catholic homes, all the house is decorated with Christmas decorations and the Nativity, that is usually set up in early December. The tradition says that the members of the household have to set up and give...

When it's time to decorate our house for Christmas, there are several ideas to make decorations and many of them are quite cheap, like the one we propose today: making pine cone Christmas decorations. Making your own Christmas decorations from recycled items is a great way to actively contribute to keeping...

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:...

Thanks to the historical influence of Christianity, many countries in Europe and the Americas celebrate Christmas, even if those who celebrate don't identify as Christians. Although the holiday has the word 'Christ' in it, its origins come from many disparate places including pagan religions. As traditional...

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...