International festivals
Explore vibrant traditions and global festivities with International festivals. Discover diverse cultures, celebrate unique customs, and immerse in unforgettable experiences.
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Have you ever opened your sock drawer only to find a collection of single, unmatched socks? You're definitely not alone. This common household mystery has become so universal that it now has its own holiday. Lost Sock Day, officially known as National Lost Sock Memorial Day, is celebrated annually on May...
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...
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....
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...
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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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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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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...