Birthdays, holidays, other special occasions, and “just because” moments are usually served as momentum to give a present to someone you deem special. There is just something very endearing as well as meaningful about a present that you took the time to consider and buy. It becomes all the more special when the present is […]
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Folk art is a primarily utilitarian or functional visual art crafted by hand or with the help of limited mechanical devices used by the crafter or some small circumscribed group which includes an element of safekeeping of the longstanding culture survival. It is the creative expression of the struggle of humanity toward culture within a […]
There are a lot of forms of folk art such as paper tearing, embroidery, shadow play, and carving. Each practice used to be loved by royalty and common people alike back in ancient times. However, in today’s age, science and technology have sped up so fast that the world is all about change. People are […]
Eating chocolate is usually associated with celebrations and happiness, and scientists have proved that eating chocolate can help boost your mood, making you feel more relaxed and happier. It is because chocolate, especially dark chocolate, can stimulate the production of endorphins. Endorphins are chemicals in the brain that produce feelings of joy. Not only that, but dark […]
Borscht is not considered a native Russian dish because the origin of borscht is unknown; assumingly it was first cooked in the Kievan Rus territories. It is the common dish for Eastern Slavs, especially South-Eastern ones, the Ukrainians. Many Russian people agree that the best borscht is the Ukranian one which is rich with garlic, […]
When it comes to choosing a destination for holiday, what appeals to a bunch of travelers might not be of one to another. And with a lot of different destinations scattered all over the world, they have the freedom to choose which sometimes makes narrowing down their options challenging. Are you looking forward to a city […]
There are a lot of reasons for people to collect antiques. In addition, people have different looks about possessing antique collectibles. For example, an elderly man was a big collector of antique chairs and placed them throughout his house. He became a collector of antique chairs because it reminded him of good old days when […]
People give certain names to their children for various reasons such as to honor someone like a favored relative or famous person; maybe like your uncle Michael or late president John F. Kennedy because the name itself translates to something special, to provide a sense of uniqueness in the world or to be frivolous as […]
Russian people’s misery during World War II was immeasurable. No wonder then that up until now, the “Day of Victory” over Nazi-Germany is commemorated lavishly. However, the flashy symbolism leaves no room for critical evaluation. It has become a tradition for Russia to hold a huge celebration to celebrate the German army’s defeat in 1945 […]
Old traditions reflect an important piece of our culture. They help shape the structure and basis of both our families and our society. They remind us that we all are part of a history that forms our past, defines who we are today, and who we are likely to become. Once we shrug off the […]