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Carnival is a festival celebrated in many countries and regions of the world, typically in the days leading up to Lent, the time of fasting and penance in the Christian calendar. Known for its colorful parades, costumes, music and street parties, the festival is a time of joyful celebration and revelry....
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There are some popular Halloween party games you may be aware of which involve food. They require players to place their hands in a covered container, meaning they can't see what's inside. What is inside are various foods which can feel like unpleasant or scary body parts which make children laugh out...
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act as we face life. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make decisions. Mental health is important at all stages of life, from childhood and adolescence to adulthood...
It may seem to you that having a day for non-violence seems redundant. In an ideal world, every day would be non-violent. Unfortunately, there are violent altercations happening all over the world at any given time. Devastating conflicts are still raging, despite our collective experience of war and how...
We can bicker and fight with our siblings like we can with no other. This is because no one understand us like they do. It is the same reason we love our siblings and feel such a closeness with them. We already honor close family members with Mother's Day and Father's Day, but why do siblings get left...
There is a fairly strong argument that claims we have too many national and international days. While celebrations for traditional events such as New Year or harvest festivals have strong practical and cultural importance, perhaps events like International Nose Picking day may not have the same cultural...
While it will vary depending on where we live, when spring starts to arrive, we can often sense a change in our mood. Even if you don't have Mediterranean sun or completely clear skies, the pleasant days of spring can be a relief after a cold winter. Practically speaking, we also have more daylight hours....
Ramadan (sometimes spelled Ramadhan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims abstain from eating or drinking during the day. Ramadan is one of the fundamental pillars of the Islamic religion and is a time of prayer, reflection, and fellowship. In 2022, Ramadan will begin on Saturday,...
During carnival celebrations, the streets of cities around the world are dominated for a few days by masks, costumes, parades, parties and a little debauchery. Carnival is here to break the monotony of winter and announce it is coming to an end. Today, carnival is best known for its spectacular costumes...
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One of the most fun parts of Halloween is decorating your home to look spook and cool. This can mean we make our door look like the entry to a haunted house, our stairs are covered in cobwebs and bats fall from the windows. However, we don't need to stop there when it comes to creating spooky decorations....
What better way to decorate your house for Halloween other than with DIY decorations made with recycled items you have around your home? In this oneHOWTO article we're going to show you how to make your own Halloween decoration with other simple tutorials.
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Whether it is Halloween and you want to perfect your vampire costumer, you are making a horror film with some friends or even if you want to play some pranks, fake blood can come in handy. While you can buy it in a party store, but it can be costly, especially if you need lots of it. Fortunately, with...
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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,...
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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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...
Halloween is the best time to bring out your inner creativity. Everything from dress to decoration of your home can be customized and spooky during this festival. If you want to give a personal touch to your home then instead of buying decorations from the shop you can make them by recycling old materials....
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The Day of the Dead is one of the most important celebrations in Mexico, where millions of people meet up on 2nd November to pay tribute to those who have physically departed. They visit the graves of descendants and loved ones on this date. For this reason, it's typically Mexican and so important for...
One of the most common choices for a Halloween costume is dressing up as a ghost and claiming you are a spirit that has come back from the dead. There also isn’t a better time than the 31st of October to gather around and share ghostly, spooky stories. Ghost decorations can make any house or any space look...
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Is 31st October approaching and you want to prepare a Halloween party for your tween-aged children? If you follow all our ideas, you'll prepare a party they'll never forget. In this OneHowTo article, we give you ideas for invitations, how to prepare dinner, decorate the house, prepare some games and do...
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...
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...
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Batman is definitely a favorite for many generations and one of the most popular super heroes of all time, which has been taken to a new level after the film that director Christopher Nolan has brought to the world of cinema. In the film "The Dark Knight" we see the Joker as we've never seen him before,...
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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. And it is a very simple costume to make. Perhaps the only element where you'll need to pay more attention is your perfect Halloween makeup...
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 believe Cinco de Mayo celebrates the independence of Mexico, but that's wrong. Although it is a celebration of pride, Cinco de Mayo is only honored in La...
April Fools day is one of the most loved holidays by those of you who love playing pranks on people. This day is the perfect excuse to have a laugh without feeling guilty at all about using someone as a bait for a few laughs.
One of the closest people around you and one of the most loved member of...
Germany not only celebrates Oktoberfest. Despite the image of seriousness that the countries in northern Europe sometimes have, Germans certainly know how to have a good time with various parties spread out throughout the year. If you want to know the traditional German festivals, carry on reading this article.
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...
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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...
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...
Lakshmi Puja means prayers and traditional rituals performed in honor of Goddess Lakshmi. She is the Hindu Goddess of wealth and prosperity and on Diwali, which is Hindu New Year’s, prayers are dedicated to the Goddess. The festival and the “Puja” has a huge significance and importance among Hindus...
Many different countries have similar holidays. Thanksgiving is one that is celebrated in both Canada and America, but do you know what the differences are between American and Canadian Thanksgiving? There are quite a few little differences and histories behind these two Thanksgiving festivals, so OneHowTo...
Ganesh Chaturthi is an important Hindu festival celebrated in India and by Hindus in other parts of the world. It is an 11 day long festival that falls between mid August to mid September (as per the Hindu calendar) dedicated to Lord Ganesha or the “Elephant God”. The festival is very traditional involving...
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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...
Halloween is one of the most popular holidays in the United States. Children and adults alike love to put on fancy dress and have some spooky fun for the night. Trick or treating is one of the most popular Halloween activities, and a lot of fun for the children (because this is usually the one night that...
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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...
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...
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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, so this OneHowTo.com article explains in detail how to make a...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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