Everyone's favorite and the long-awaited holiday season have begun, the sea, sandy beaches, delicious fruits, and sunbathing. Everyone wants to relax in the sun, whether on a white sandy beach on the shores of the azure sea or a green lawn in the country. But does everyone know how to sunbathe correctly so as not to peel off the next day after spending a sleepless night in a moisturizer? Whatever you decide to get your tan, read on for our tips!
Tips for the best tan
Even though the sun has a beneficial effect on us (it increases the level of serotonin, stimulates the production of vitamin D, and strengthens the immune system), it still has its drawbacks: the risk of getting burned, aging prematurely or getting skin cancer. But all the disadvantages can be reduced to zero by following the simple rules for sunbathing.
Rule 1: Don't Forget Your Sunscreen
It would seem that everyone knows about it. However, how do you choose one that will protect your skin? Different creams provide different levels of protection, which is indicated by the SPF index.
The level of SPF (sun protection factor) determines the effectiveness of counteracting UV radiation on the skin treated with the cream. For example, if your cream has an SPF-20 index, you can get a UV dose without harm to health 20 times more than without using a protective agent. SPF only protects the skin from group B UV rays, which are dangerous for our health.
On sunscreen packages, SPF ranges from 2 to 50. It's essential to determine your skin type. Scientists identify six phototypes, read the descriptions and look for matches:
Phototype 1: people with blond hair, fair skin, and light eyes. Representatives of this type most often burn the sun. It is recommended to stay in the sun for no more than 15 minutes without protection. Creams with SPF-30 and above are suitable.
Phototype 2: people with blond or red hair, gray eyes, and fair skin, often with freckles. Recommended time in the sun: 20 - 30 minutes; creams with SPF-20, and then a minimum of SPF-10.
Phototype 3: people with dark hair, brown eyes, and swarthy skin. Recommended time in the sun: up to 40 minutes without additional protection. To prevent burns while tanning, you need to use creams with SPF-15 only after arriving on vacation and SPF-6 after three to four days.
Phototype 4: brunettes with dark eyes and swarthy skin. Such people often do not suffer from sunlight, but for prevention, it is better to use a cream with SPF-8.
5 and 6 phototypes: people with very dark (up to black) skin. They can spend much time in the sun without protection and only use moisturizers.
Have you identified your phototype? Excellent! However, it is essential to know the rules for applying sunscreen:
1. Apply 20 minutes before sunbathing.
2. Do not forget to reapply the cream according to the instructions.
Rule 2: tan gradually
If everything were simple, spend a few hours in the sun and immediately get the desired tan for the whole year! But don't even dream about it. As practice shows, adherents of this method most often suffer from the negative consequences of sunburn.
The dark pigment that gives our skin its brown color is called melanin. But besides providing shade to the skin, it has another vital function - a protective mechanism that protects the skin from UV rays! Melanin creates a protective barrier around skin cells that scatters dangerous UVB rays. That is why it is essential to accumulate melanin gradually: sunbathe on the first day for 10-15 minutes before lunch and 15-20 after. For a positive effect, add every day for 10 minutes, preventing the skin from reddening in the sun.
Rule 3: Prepare your skin for tanning
Before sunbathing, cleaning the skin of impurities and dead cells is essential. So it will be easier for her to accumulate melanin. You can do this with soft scrubs, a washcloth, or an exfoliating glove. But don't be zealous. It is enough to cleanse the skin in this way once a week and a half.
Rule 4: Don't be in the sun in the middle of the day
The more direct sunlight hits the skin, the more UV it receives. The maximum radiation falls on the time from 10:00 to 16:00. If the health of the skin and the body is dear to you, it is better not to show yourself in the sun at this time. Go outside at this time in light clothes with long sleeves.
It is safest to sunbathe before 10 am and in the evening after 4 pm.
Rule 5: protect the body from the inside
Don't worry; you don't need to eat sunscreen for this. To do this, some products help reduce the adverse effects of UV rays due to the high content of antioxidants. So what are these products:
- fatty fish rich in omega-3: mackerel, tuna, salmon.
- red and orange vegetables and fruits: tomatoes, peppers, oranges, apricots
- any cabbage: broccoli, leafy, cauliflower
- teas: green and black
In addition, there are products that, on the contrary, can increase the negative effect of the sun on the skin, for example, yogurt, cheese, or whole milk.
Rule 6: know the measure.
It makes no sense to sunbathe all day since the body stops producing melanin after 2-3 hours of exposure to the sun. So 4-5 hours in the sun will not give you a chocolate or bronze tan but will only increase the risk of skin damage.
Rule 7: take care of your skin after sunburn.
If you want to keep your tan for longer, do not forget to moisturize your skin after sunbathing. This is important because the body treats excess melanin as a wake-up call that signals damage to the skin. That is why he seeks to quickly get rid of the top tanned layer, making it drier. So it was easier for the body to eliminate damaged cells and exfoliate them.
Use moisturizing creams and lotions and wait with scrubs and rough washcloths.
Well, here are, perhaps, the basic rules that will provide you with the perfect tan!
First aid and treatment for sunburnt skin
From the first warm spring days to the beginning of autumn frosts, dressing as lightly as possible is pleasant to show a beautiful figure. Many spend weekends and vacations on the beach, taking their children with them, believing that sunbathing is suitable for their health. It has been established that exposure to the sun strengthens the immune system, promotes the production of vitamin D, and improves the condition of bone tissues. A soft golden or dark chocolate tan is associated with travel and adventure, holidays on the sea coast, and tropical islands.
But intense exposure to ultraviolet rays is not suitable for health. Sunburn is a protective reaction of the skin, leading to a change in its color. The coloring pigment melanin is produced in its lower layers to protect against ultraviolet radiation. With prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, skin photoagingaccelerates, wrinkles form faster, and the risk of developing neoplasms increases. Another danger of sun exposure is burnt skin. Pain for negligence will be a pain, peeling, or a general deterioration in well-being.
What to do if the skin is sunburned
You can get burned on the beach, walking around the city, working on an individual plot, etc. The sun gradually heats the skin and the head,d a person does not feel discomfort for a long time but notices redness, burning, and tightness when the skin is severely burned. Minor burns can be treated at home, but if blisters develop, see a doctor.
You must go into the room or the shade at the first sign of burning or overheating. If this is not possible, cover open areas of the body with clothes, a towel, or a thick cloth. Replenish the lack of fluid in the body. Drink clean, cool water or warm but not hot tea. To reduce discomfort, if there are no blisters, or open wounds, apply an after-sun cream or other emollient, such as Panthenol, to the skin. If the damage is minor, restoring the skin after a sunburn will take 3-5 days.
Signs of sunburned skin
To prevent deep burns, you must periodically check for burning signs in the sun. The first symptom is redness of the skin. Pain and another discomfort may not be felt. They show up later.
It is necessary to determine the degree of damage to the skin. If there is redness or mild pain but no blisters, you need to provide first aid, and the redness will pass after a few days. Perhaps the skin will begin to peel off. This is not dangerous but increases the risk of a second, more severe burn when exposed to the sun.
If blisters appear, you need to consult a doctor and treat them with anti-burn ointments, drugs that relieve inflammation and prevent infection. Treatment takes place under the supervision of a physician. Patients often have a fever, swelling, headaches, weakness, and palpitations.
First aid
If there are burns from sunburn, you need to get dressed and go into the shade or the room. A cool (but not cold) shower or a compress on the affected body parts will help relieve unpleasant symptoms. Cool and cleanse your skin. To quickly restore the damaged epidermis and prevent the appearance of blisters, and peeling, apply an anti-burn ointment with panthenol on it.
If blisters appear, cool the skin, wash with clean water without soap, apply an ointment, and then visit a doctor. He will prescribe a treatment to avoid infection of the wounds that appear after the blisters burst.
If a significant body surface is burned, a person has a fever, dizziness, palpitations, nausea, or vomiting; you need to give an antipyretic, anti-inflammatory drug (Nurofen or others) and quickly deliver it to a medical facility or call an ambulance. Sunburn can cause disturbances in the functioning of the cardiovascular system.
Folk remedies
First aid for burns caused by ultraviolet radiation should be provided as soon as possible. But not always in the home first-aid kit; there are the necessary medicines. They can be replaced with folk remedies. To improve the general condition without antipyretics, you can drink cool black or green tea with lemon and mineral water if the temperature has risen slightly. You can apply a cool compress to your forehead.
To cool and soothe burned skin, you can make a gauze compress from excellent green tea, a decoction of parsley, chamomile, calendula, and oak bark. If the face turns red after going to the beach or walking on a sunny day, you can apply fresh cabbage leaves and chopped parsley to the burnt places and grease them with honey. They will help with minor burns and prevent peeling, and you will look good the next day. To reduce the risk of infection of burned areas and moisturize them, you can rub the skin with aloe leaves.
What not to do with sunburn
Complications after sunburn often arise due to improper treatment. So that they pass without consequences:
- do not apply ice to burned areas, do not take a cold shower - a sharp temperature drop will accelerate the development of the inflammatory process;
- do not puncture blisters with a needle or other sharp objects - this increases the risk of infection;
- do not wipe the skin with alcohol-containing solutions - it needs to be moisturized, and alcohol dries it, which will increase peeling;
- do not lubricate burned areas with olive, sunflower, or other vegetable oils - they form a greasy film, which prevents regular air exchange and natural cooling;
- if there are blisters, there are wounds, or acne - do not apply fermented milk products;
- do not use hard washcloths or peels to speed up exfoliation; you can injure the skin.
At this time, you need to soften it, moisturize, and protect it from ultraviolet radiation with sunscreen or tight clothes, do not use scrubs, or hard washcloths, do not go to the sauna, and do not take hot baths.
How to choose a cosmetic product that protects against ultraviolet radiation
Sun cream can have different levels of protection. SPF denotes it with various coefficients. For a walk around the city on a clear spring day, a cream with SPF 2-5 is enough. If you are going to be on the street for several hours (picnic, work in the garden), you need a remedy with SPF 5-10. For those with white skin prone to freckling, it is best to use sunscreen products that provide intense protection (SPF 20-30). If you vacation to a hotter region, take an SPF 50 cream with you, such as Avene cream. If you want to swim, use a waterproof product. Sunscreen should be applied 20 minutes before leaving the house.
Choose products containing vitamins and antioxidants to look good on hot days and prevent the appearance of early wrinkles. They protect not only from ultraviolet rays but also take care of the skin.
How to choose creams after sunburn
To make the skin recover quickly after sunbathing, and look beautiful and fresh, use an after-sun cream or milk. It contains hydrants that replenish water in cells and soothing and softening ingredients that prevent flaking. To quickly pass minor burns, you can use not medicinal but cosmetics. It is convenient to use cosmetics that are available in the form of sprays, for example, Avene. By pressing the sprayer several times, you will evenly apply the product.
Sprays or creams are available that need to be rubbed with light massage movements for the face and body. It is better to purchase two products of the same brand: one for the front, where the skin is more delicate and demanding to care for, and the other for the body. Use them every time you go out in the sun to rehydrate and prevent photoaging.
After-sun cosmetics are available for different skin types. For oily, a lighter texture is needed; for dry, high hyaluronic acid content; for sensitive, aloe extract and other medicinal plants.
Prevention of sunburn
For the tan to look beautiful and there to be no burns, you need to dose your exposure to the sun. The best sunbathing is before 10-11 am and after 4-5 pm. Try not to go out in the sun between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wear wide-brimmed hats, peaked caps, or other head coverings to protect your face and body from direct sunlight. Do not forget about eye protection - sunglasses will help maintain vision and slow down the formation of wrinkles in the corners of the eyes.
On hot days, dress in loose, light-colored clothing made from natural fabrics. It reflects ultraviolet rays well and does not interfere with air exchange. If you have delicate, fair skin prone to sunburn, cover your shoulders and back, choose dresses, shirts, and long-sleeved T-shirts.
Drink more clean water and tea, but give up sugary carbonated drinks and coffee. They have a diuretic effect and accelerate the loss of moisture. And it is needed by the body to release sweat and naturally cool the skin.
Apply sunscreen regularly to exposed areas of your body, even if you have to walk down the street for a short time on a sunny day. At the beach, renew it every 2 hours and after swimming.
Summer is when you can lazily sunbathe, exposing your face to the sun's rays. It's time to swim, but you must pack your beach bag and get ready. A beach holiday is always wonderful, regardless of whether you are relaxing on the banks of your native country or near the Indian Ocean. Here is what you need to take to make your vacation more exciting and comfortable.
Things useful at the beach
Sunscreen is the most important thing. This is an absolute must-have for a beach holiday. For those who do not want to get the color of freshly cooked cancer and lie down until the end of the vacation/vacation with a temperature below 40. In addition, such creams protect the skin from the adverse effects of ultraviolet radiation, which provokes premature aging and the occurrence of cancer cells. The lighter the skin, the higher the protection index should be.
1. Tanning oil (not to be confused with point 0)
It will help you quickly get the desired chocolate shade. But remember that it can only be used when you are already well tanned.
2. Sunglasses
As the name implies, they will protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet radiation (the main thing is that the lenses are polarized!) And help you feel like Agent Kay.
3. Selfie stick
No comments, just like.
4. Bottle of water
When relaxing on the beach, drinking plenty of water is necessary to protect the body from dehydration. And for taste, you can add a slice of lemon or a sprig of mint. So you get a great soft drink.
5. Cooler bag
Such a gadget will bring the level of your beach holiday closer from “like everyone else” to “#jaboheme.” It's so lovely after the next swim to drink item number 5.
6. Headphones
Not vehemently impose your musical preferences on your neighbors (unfortunately, not everyone is ready to listen to Chopin's Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor), but at the same time, not deny yourself listening to your favorite compositions.
7. Baby powder
A real-life hack. With it, you can quickly and easily clean your hands and feet from the sand. And how does it just work?
8. Large towel
In which it is so cozy to wrap up after swimming.
9. Second oversized towel/mat/bedding
To have something to lie on, basking in the sun.
10. Book
It will help pass the time, especially if you are alone. Read what the hands did not reach during the working days. Take yourself back to Fitzgerald and Turgenev. Or you will uncover another universal conspiracy.
11. Magazine/newspaper
For those who want to stay in the news flow, trend analytics and follow fashion trends. And they are also convenient for covering your face while you sunbathe, lying on your back.
12. Ball, sports equipment
No matter how good it is to wallow all day on the beach and splash in the water, it would help if you also warmed up a little—Volleyball, frisbee, badminton. You can buy an inflatable ball and play, for example, water dodgeball. But basketball fans will have to be patient ...
13. Board games
Another way to update your beach holiday. An excellent pastime both in the city and in any other place. It doesn't matter what you prefer, Munchkin, Dixit, Elias, or good old cards and chess. Positive emotions are provided to you.
14. Friends
Who else to laugh with? And who will turn you over in time (if you fell asleep) to ensure an even tan, if not a friend? To be with someone, use paragraph 13.14. And smear point 1? And everything else will be able to guard your belongings while diving into the water.
15. Diving mask, fins
The underwater world is unique and distinctive. Watch him from the side. See how a small crustacean burrows into the sand or hides under a pebble, and watch the fish scurrying. Maybe you will find Atlantis?
16. Case for underwater filming or action camera
It is not necessary to be a professional photographer to share the beauty of the underwater world with others. Capture your memories for years or hit the likes on social media!
17. Earplugs
Protect your ears from water ingress and various kinds of infection. Just do not swim very far. Otherwise, you risk swimming behind the buoys and not hearing the displeased cry of the lifeguard.
18. Nose clip
It will help you not to swallow water while you dive with rapture.
19. Balloon
If you still decide that earplugs are for wimps, then an ordinary balloon will help you get rid of water in your ears. It is enough to take a few breaths into the ball with your mouth while holding your nose with your free hand.
20. Insect spray
If you are relaxing on a stone or pebble beach, there is a high probability of injury. Yes, and in the grass and the sand, you can not notice, for example, a piece of glass left by negligent vacationers. To quickly treat the wound, it is enough to take peroxide, iodine, and a bandage with you. Do not forget that if you use any particular medicines, for example, for allergies, they should always be at hand.
22. Lip balm with SPF protection
Everyone knows that sunscreen should be applied to the body (we hope we have already convinced you of this). But most of us forget about lips. And oddly enough, the risk of cancer cells in this area is very high. Therefore, I do not think it can only be helpful for girls.
23. Air mattress
Enjoy that wonderful feeling when you lie on a mattress, rocked by the sea waves ... or carried away by the river current. Plus, it's an excellent alternative to a sunbed.
24. Inflatable pillow
Taking a sun lounger to read a book or take a nap comfortably is unnecessary. You can take a unique inflatable pillow with you.
25. Spray bottle
It will help refresh your face and body if you suddenly feel too lazy to get up to go for a swim.
26. Goggles for swimming
If you are into water sports, you have probably seen that all professional swimmers wear special goggles. In such a simple way, you will protect yourself from infection or salt (if you swim in seawater).
27. Portable charger
A handy item for any traveler. Staying connected in today's world is essential. If your smartphone has sat down at the most inopportune moment, the charger is a real lifesaver. And especially avid gadget lovers can find solar-powered modifications!
28. Zip-lock plastic packaging
Zip-lock plastic packaging allows you to repeatedly open and closes the bag, which is ideal for storing items afraid of moisture. For example, phone, money, or documents.
29. Fruits
Excellent and very healthy snack. They will help to freshen up and satisfy your hunger a little. Well, the fact that fruits are solid vitamins has been known to everyone since childhood.
30. Carrot
Let's single out a separate item since this root crop contributes to the production of keratin - a substance necessary for a long and even tan. Just do not overdo it. Otherwise, you will become more like a giant carrot instead of acquiring the desired bronze hue.
31. Garbage bag
A cultured person is cultured in everything. So he takes care that after him, the resting place remains clean.
32. Rice
If you still haven’t time to take a gripper bag with you and your favorite smartphone fell into the water, put it in a pack of rice because this cereal perfectly absorbs moisture. Well, pilaf can be cooked.
33. Umbrella or awning
If you are relaxing on a wild beach or do not want to pay for a sun lounger, an umbrella is a great way to create shade and not get burned in the hot sun.
34. Clock
In the era of smartphones, the famous question “but don’t tell me what time it is” ceases to be relevant. But, if you decide to relax on the beach without any means of communication in peace, or your mobile phone suddenly sits down, and you forget your portable charging device, the watch is irreplaceable.
35. Fan
Creates a pleasant breeze in hot weather.
36. Headdress
A hat or cap will protect against sun and heat stroke and is a stylish accessory. Choose hats made from natural materials such as cotton, rayon, or straw.
37. Swimsuit
Make sure once again whether you took it with you so as not to sigh enviously, sitting on the shore and watching other people's water procedures.
38. Slippers
The most comfortable shoes for the beach.
39. Coral slippers/water shoes
Useful not only for vacationers on the shores of the Red Sea. Aquashoes are special slippers where you can swim and even walk on corals and rocks. And you won't have to worry that the wave will carry away your beach shoes.
40. Antibacterial wet wipes
Remember fruits? That's when they will come in handy for you. And in general, this is a vital thing in terms of hygiene.
41. Inflatable ring/arm sleeves/swimming board
If you are a useless swimmer, this is no reason to deny yourself the pleasure of splashing in the water.
42. Comb
Detangles your curls. This is especially true for those with long hair.
43. Binoculars
For the most curious. Maybe you can see the shore opposite or watch a flock of seagulls.
44. Money
Without them, nowhere. You can buy Churchkhella! Praise! Khachapuri with cheese!”
45. Salt for hot corn
Applicable if the seller is greedy.
46. Sketchbook
Even if you did not assume that you have the makings of an artist, do not be too lazy to take a small album with you. Nature is so beautiful and unique! Maybe the muse will come from a side you didn't expect. You don't have to show your masterpiece to anyone as a last resort.
47. Crosswords/Sudoko/Puzzles
Another way to pass the time and train your brain.
48. Coins
To throw into the sea/river/ocean/lake and be sure to return...
49. Bag
In which you can add all the previous 48 points.
50. Good mood
They simply must. Otherwise, all the previous 49 points will be unnecessary.
The BIGGEST Christmas Gift Guide 2021: Top 100 gifts ideas, tips and helpful advice from Bemorepanda
Christmas is a truly magical holiday, in honor of which one would like to present all loved ones something really precious. But sometimes it's so hard to find something really worthy, especially if your friends and family seem to already have everything.
The best gifts are given on this bright holiday. Below you will find lists of gift ideas for people of all genders and ages. You will find a list of forbidden gifts, delivery and packing ideas, DIY gifts and many other interesting things about CHRISTMAS GIFTS. This is the biggest Christmas Gift Guide 2021 by Bemorepanda, let's start it.
TOP 100 gifts for Christmas 2021
- Dancing musical Christmas tree
- Fortune cookies in a jar or box
- Unusual sweets and drinks from other countries
- Annual subscription to the online cinema
- Knitted sweater with northern patterns is a traditional gift of northern peoples for Christmas.
- A garland of candies and gingerbreads
- Santa Claus figurine with a bag of surprises
- Figure skates
- Musical box
- Thermo mug
- Santa Claus singing toy
- Tickets to the theater
- Angel dolls
- Bells on a ribbon for a Christmas tree
- Certificate for extreme adventure: rope jump, horror quest, tattoo, etc.
- Ring that changes color depending on the mood of the owner
- Figured candle
- Sled
- Plates or mugs with Christmas motives
- Christmas Candles
- Wooden map of the world
- Cute slippers
- Night lamp with Santa or snowflakes
- Bouquet of strawberries with decorations
- Figured mirror
- Socks over the fireplace with small surprises
- Organizer for kitchen utensils
- Star or moon night light
- Salt lamp
- Cinnamon and mint-flavored candy cane
- Custom-madetree toy (for example, with a photo of the recipient)
- Snow globe with Christmas attributes inside
- 3D lamp in the form of a deer
- Glow in the dark window stickers: stars and snowflakes
- Atmospheric calendar
- Home planetarium
- Artificial tree that can be disassembled
- Motivational poster
- Poster with Christmas symbols
- Drawing board
- Christmas earrings
- Gloves will be a pleasant gift to your grandmother or grandfather.
- Christmas tea
- Hanger in the hallway for clothes in the shape of a deer
- Anti Stress toy
- Christmas pillow
- Touchscreen gloves
- A set of tools that is a suitable Christmas gift for a husband with “golden hands”
- Apron with Christmas symbols
- A set for growing herbs at home
- A book for winter holidays is a wonderful gift as well
- Christmas Santa boots with gingerbread, candies and nuts
- Weather forecaster
- Special light for reading
- Cookie mold practical gift for wife
- Sport accessories
- Piggy bank for money
- Kitchen scales
- Heated insoles
- Mini heater
- Symbol of the animal of the coming year
- Pocket ( for cards, money, etc.)
- Travel backpack
- Washing sponge with body milk from Christmas edition
- Makeup brushes
- Glowing Christmas tree decorations
- Mirror ball
- A set of knives
- Christmas forms for fried eggs
- Real fountain pen with a bottle of ink
- Pair of watches for lovers
- Decorative vinyl wall
- Electric tape measure
- Hand fan
- Castle with fingerprint
- Original playing cards
- Knife sharpener a funny gift with a hint of your husband
- Interactive Santa
- Decoration in the form of socks
- Clothes Organizer
- Holder for wine bottles
- Colored Glasses
- Balls orbizy
- Stylistic Notebook
- Tattoo sticker surprise for a classmate
- Artificial succulent
- Face masks can be a good present to your sister for the winter holidays
- Garland with a clip for photographs
- Exotic fruits from other countries
- Bluetooth speaker
- Wishes on pieces of paper in a jar
- E-book or an annual subscription to an online reader
- Socks with pictures of classics on them
- Soft headphones for sleep for those who like to sleep with music, but are afraid to break the device or damage their ears
- A set for making Glintwine on their own.
- Beauty box - a set of brushes, creams and masks
- Flask, with handwritten inscriptions, drawings
- Table games for a loved one is always a good present
- Electronic heating pad
- Perfume
A wonderful tradition to present your loved ones with Christmas gifts. If you want the surprise to be remembered for a long time and bring more pleasant emotions, then it is better to choose something with a deep meaning and special meaning. This will immediately stand out from the rest, and make the recipient feel special.
WHAT TO GIVE YOUR CHILDREN FOR CHRISTMAS
On a special occasion, adults try to please children not only with things, but also with sweets, filling Santa Claus bags with gingerbread cookies, sweets, chocolates, nuts and other delicious delicacies. For kids, this holiday is as important as a birthday.
Giving gifts to children for Christmas, mom and dad try to fulfill their secret or explicit dreams. If a child wants to ride a bike as a gift, most likely he will see it under the tree on Christmas Eve, or more likely the morning after it.
But what happens when children dream of receiving an expensive gadget as a gift, or a flight to the moon? Of course, there are options when a loving father and mother take out a loan to please the child.
Consider alternatives that are more affordable if your budget is tight. But if a powerful computer or graphic tablet is needed for a teenager's studies, the development of his talents, then perhaps this is a good way out and the child will receive the perfect Christmas present.
And instead of a flight into space, a performance arranged for a child will be a worthy gift. A play, objects symbolizing a dream, a helmet or jumpsuit like astronauts, a painting with a lunar landscape are good ideas. Even courses for training an astronaut are fine too.
Some more good ideas for Christmas gifts for children:
Figured chocolate. What happens if you combine a funny character or a wonderful thing with your favorite chocolate? That's right, a sea of delight!
Be sure that receiving a huge chocolate bar for the holiday will be a bright event for a child of any age and even for an adult with a sweet tooth.
Neokub. A set of magnetic balls that funnily roll, push off or magnetise, creating a huge layer for experiments.
A great souvenir for a crumb for New Year and Christmas. Various forms are created from them, which are then calmly destroyed, while a person enjoys pleasant tactile sensations.
Mechanical piggy bank. A box from which a cat's paw crawls out and pulls in a coin, placed on a special podium.
A mesmerizing thing will make a person of any age laugh, especially a younger one, because this nimble paw is so interesting to watch! In addition, it is useful for children to acquire the skill of preserving numerous coins or tokens.
Alarm clock with a target. Truly a universal item for a baby, teenager or adult "owls"! This little thing is an alarm clock, from which the target crawls out during the call. To close it and turn off the alarm, you need to hit the target with a laser pistol.
And some models allow you to activate the game mode and shoot with pleasure.
GIFT FOR PARENTS
When you are looking for something to give your parents for a holiday, you rarely find a suitable option right away. Mom and Dad put a lot of energy and love in their children and I want to find perfect gifts for them.
A gift can be both shared for the older family, and separately for the father and mother.
Painting. It doesn't matter the origin of the canvas, whether you purchased it, painted it yourself or ordered it from an experienced artist, the main thing is to choose the canvas so that the parents would like the plot and performance.
Pay attention to the style of painting or graphics you are purchasing. A couple more obligatory points: the size of the painting must fit into the dimensions of the apartment and fit the interior.
Collector's edition of the book. There is nothing better than a book in the genre preferred by mom or dad. You probably know which books your parents will love.
Spiritual book Traditional gifts for believers - The Bible is what is customary to give on a religious holiday.
Hanging chairs or bean bag chairs. A necessary thing for those who do not mind, sometimes relaxing while reading a book or watching a movie, or maybe arrange a cozy afternoon nap.
Comfortable upholstered furniture will help parents feel care, comfort and convenience through personal experience.
Paired mugs are a budget present for parents, both original and useful in everyday life. Place a box under the tree - a fabulous Santa brings gifts on Christmas night without forgetting anyone.
Miniature (1-2 cm) golden mouse and spoon. They attract wealth and prosperity. A mouse as a symbol of thrifty, and a spoon implies the presence of food on the table, i.e. satiety.
WHAT TO GIVE TO A FRIEND AND FRIEND FOR WINTER HOLIDAYS
How to choose a gift for a friend? What to give friends and girlfriends on a Christmas theme?
If you approach the purchase seriously, the present will be able to touch your friend to the core. A guy or a girl with a sense of humor can give something funny and ridiculous, and at the same time laugh at it. And if photos are taken during the presentation of the gift and emotions are reflected on them, it will turn out even better. Memorable photographs warm and evoke pleasant nostalgia.
“Tinned socks”, a funny souvenir, is perfect for a merry fellow. A “buddy socks” is a pair or more pairs of socks packed in a kind of can. You need to open them in the same way as ordinary vegetable ones.
Thanks to the present, you will laugh together, and socks will not become superfluous in your wardrobe.
Non-standard periodic table. A useful little thing for bartender friends. Instead of the usual cells with the names of the elements, the table is filled with various names of spirits, cocktails and snacks. And sometimes the contents of the cells are hidden from the recipient until he erases the protective layer with a coin or something similar.
The “Swiss Flashlight” is the best for friends who love adventure or hiking. What gift to choose for a friend if he has a lot of these things? An unusual and original flashlight should be multifunctional. Now it is a trend when one item contains several functions. For example, a series of Swiss knife tools are added to the lighting.
A mini fridge will help you get a soft drink or ice cream at any time. And the range of places for use is extremely wide: on a hike, on the beach, while watching a movie, etc.
A large figured Christmas candle will decorate your home on a joyful holiday.
A giant Christmas gingerbread painting will bring pleasure to your sweet tooth girlfriend.
Bracelets, pendants, rings for friends. To show how important your relationship with your girlfriend / boyfriend is, present them with matching accessories and wear them regularly.
By tradition, people hide them in their wallets so that soon it will be filled with rustling pieces of paper.
An attribute of the bright holiday of Christmas to a believer, for example, an angel, a “Christmas star” flower, or an LED Santa with a Christmas tree. Attractive beach stones, rare coins , etc. Present any cute trinket and tie it with you, they say, “I will look after you through this little thing”, “I will be with you everywhere”. The surprise will not only touch the soul, but also support in difficult times, bring good luck.
PRACTICAL CHRISTMAS GIFTS
If the person you want to surprise doesn't like useless things that take up space, then it's best to give him a useful gift. And here is our next selection of presents.
Food container. If your friend is a busy personality and he often has to eat outside the house, then the lunchbox will come in handy. Pick up a gift for your friend for Christmas, depending on whether he has a snack at work or a full dinner.
They differ in color, size, number and shape of compartments, and method of closing.
Smart scales are useful for many: from a girlfriend weighing herself every hour to a friend who remembers them once a month. The balance communicates with the smartphone app and transmits the weighing results. The device calculates the proportion of fat and muscle, determining the type of figure and other delights. BUT you can give them only if the woman is not touchy and does not take the gift as a hint of excess weight, but to help in maintaining good shape.
The Hidden Object Keychain is tiny but useful. Something that can be given to a spouse who often loses keys and other little things We all have at least once lost some small thing in an apartment and could not find it for a long time.
Depending on the type of device, it will beep and blink in response to a subtle whistle, some will respond to pops, while others are completely activated using an application on the phone.
Power bank. The right thing to recharge your phone. Being comfortable in everyday life and having a fancy look, the power bank is useful for those who like to sit in their smartphone.
In 2021, the trend for the shape of the power bank: pokeball, food, unicorns and emoticons.
INEXPENSIVE AND SYMBOLIC CHRISTMAS GIFTS
By the beginning of the holiday and surprises, it happens that not everything has been bought, but the wallet is already empty, or a loved one already has everything he wanted. In this case, the following list of inexpensive and symbolic gifts for the holiday will come to the rescue.
Photography is a symbolic presentation. It sounds corny, but this is actually a curious option. Find two photos together: the oldest you can find and the newest. Insert a photo in a double frame and touch the recipient. An emotional panel will be a good gift for your wife for Christmas and at the same time budget if you don't have enough money to buy an expensive gift.
Keychain. Buy a metal pendant and order a symbolic engraving from the master. It can be an important quote, autograph of a movie star, a line from your favorite song, etc. The decoration will turn out to be a kind of luck magnet and analogue to expensive gifts.
A great gift for a believer can be associated with religion. Cross made of gold or silver, or a ring with an engraved inscription is a touching and sincere gift.
It's a good idea to give your friends small figurines associated with the great holiday for Christmas: baby Jesus, Virgin Mary and the Magi.
DIY GIFT
Want to impress the recipient and give a memorable gift? Try DIY Christmas presents.
Our selection of Christmas presents you can make yourself.
Picture or photography. If you have the skill of drawing, create a drawing or picture yourself. If not, there are many simple videos on YouTube on how to paint a picture for beginners.
Embroidery on clothes. To complete the plan, you need some skills. Find the simplest basic T-shirt and embroider letters or pictures on it.
Drawing on a backpack is easy. Buy paint for fabric or leather, and paint a simple yet eye-catching silhouette on the largest pocket of your backpack.
A toy. Everything is clear here, draw yourself or take a toy diagram from the Internet, prepare everything you need and, playing a video tutorial, proceed.
A sweet Christmas gift for children cannot be ignored. A traditional Christmas cake will delight children and adults alike. When drawing up who to give gifts and which ones, try to prepare a new delicacy for each year.
You can make Christmas bouquets and wreaths with your own hands; it is easy to decorate them with bells, red ribbons and bows, which you can buy in souvenir shops.
It is not very difficult to make Christmas candles.
Just imagine what the recipient will feel: the toy in his hands is the only one in the whole world!
There are many video and photo lessons of Christmas gifts. For example, these cute gnomes are very easy and quick to make.
TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS HOW TO BUY AND DELIVER A GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS
Christmas gift-giving ceremony in fancy packaging usually dictates the rules to be folded under the tree or to hand over after a festive service. The atmosphere of mystery and anticipation adds excitement and anticipation of a miracle.
The moment of presenting the holiday presents is as important as the purchase. A joyful mood and new impressions are expected from the gift.
There is a wonderful tradition of exchanging gifts among strangers and in certain groups of people. Collectives and schools wish each other not only Merry Christmas, but also Happy New Year. It's called Secret Santa.
People write the names and / or addresses of the recipient on the gifts, put boxes under the Christmas tree or send them by mail. As a rule, these are symbolic gifts for a certain amount or are made by hand.
Of course, Christmas is more of a family holiday, when brothers, sisters, parents and children, grandmothers, grandfathers, aunts and uncles gather. In any case, this is a day of family surprises.
It doesn't matter which one you want and can make a surprise on Christmas day. Sweets, smartphones, sweaters with stupid deer, stockings and sleds, the main thing is that the gift corresponds and does not offend the holy holiday. And it is not so important what the cost of a Christmas present will be received by the participants of the holiday, how much joy and an open heart, the soul from which the gifts were bought.
Buying gifts and presents for Christmas isn't always an easy task. You can be surrounded by loved ones and have fun. Go shopping with friends and family.
If your city is still isolated, shop in front of the monitor. In online stores, the processes of home delivery of any purchased items are now debugged.
HOW TO CHOOSE A GIFT
When buying a gift, consider the recipient's gender and age, hobbies, and lifestyle.
Do not delay with funny preparations, so that later you do not rush to the shops in panic.
Think about the things that the person likes.
Explore the blog or webpage of the person you want to surprise. Perhaps there will be a record in the style of “I dream of getting a porcelain doll for a holiday”, or “10 things that will cheer me up”.
Wrap your gift in a stylish box. Do not forget to give an extra gift when you celebrate the holiday - a surprise candy.
WHAT CANNOT BE GIVEN FOR CHRISTMAS
An unsuccessfully chosen present can ruin both the holiday and the mood of the person being gifted. Here is a list of the things you shouldn't even look at in the store.
- Intimate things, underwear, swimwear
- Cheap trinkets
- A book or comic book accidentally grabbed from a shelf in astore
- Clothing, provided that you do not know all the necessary parameters for buying it
- Supplements and other
- Animals ... There is only one exception, a special situation: you know for sure that the person is ready to receive a pet and wants it
- Fragile items for kids
CONCLUSION
Children write letters in advance to Santa Claus, which contain a list of things they wish to receive as a gift. Some of them on Christmas night will be placed by parents under the tree.
Adults voice their desires in conversations, in diaries and blogs, and on social media. Listen to your loved ones and you can easily find the best Christmas gift ideas for your loved ones.
Americans and Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving today. Usually an opportunity to reunite with family or friends, this year the holiday is affected by the sanitary measures required by the authorities in an attempt to stop the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are some things you may not know about this holiday.
1. The first Thanksgiving Day was celebrated in Canada in 1578, when the English sailor Martin Frobisher arrived on Baffin Island with his crew. They celebrated with dinner the fact that they arrived safely at their destination.
2. From 1921 to 1930, Thanksgiving Day was combined with Armistice Day (now Remembrance Day), celebrated on November 11th. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October 1931, except in 1935, when there was a conflict between this holiday and the date of the general election.
3. In 1957, Thanksgiving became a national holiday. The Canadian parliament declared Monday the second of October as a day off to thank "for the abundant harvest with which Canada has been blessed."
4. Although federally recognized, Thanksgiving Day in Canada is not a day off in Prince Edward, Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
5. Why is turkey eaten on this day? Nobody knows for sure. There are many theories about how the turkey became the predominant Thanksgiving meal, including the fact that this bird could be easily found and is large enough to feed a family.
6. 20.2 million turkeys are sold annually in Canada, according to Statistics Canada. The data is from 2018. A little over 390 million dollars are the annual revenues made by farms that grow turkeys.
7. On Thanksgiving 2019, 2.5 million whole turkeys were bought by Canadians, the equivalent of 39% of sales during the year, according to the Turkey Association.
8. But Thanksgiving is not the day to eat the most turkey. At Christmas 2019, 2.7 million turkeys were bought by Canadians, equivalent to 42% of annual sales, says the association mentioned above.
9. 64.3% of all cranberries consumed in Canada come from Quebec and 38.9% of apples consumed come from Ontario.
10. The United States celebrates Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in November. One possible explanation is that the harvest season is earlier in Canada, due to the colder climate than in the United States.
11. At the first Thanksgiving meal, only spoons and knives were used. The reason why the fork was the great absence from the Thanksgiving dinner of 1621 was that the English Puritans had not brought it to American soil in 1620. It came into use only in the seventeenth century.
12. There is a presidential tradition, launched by President Truman in 1947, of sparing the life of a Thanksgiving turkey annually. Over time, tradition has come to count two birds rescued from slaughter by the most powerful man in the United States. Last year, President Obama rescued two birds, named Liberty and Peace, who will die a good death at a special center in Mount Vernon. Let's see this year which turkeys will pass the presidential test of luck.
13. Benjamin Franklin intended to proclaim the turkey as the national symbol of the United States of America. Fortunately for those who prefer the bald eagle, Thomas Jefferson opposed this idea.
14. Thanksgiving is not always celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November (the date set by Abraham Lincoln). In 1934, President Franklin Roosevelt decided to move the holiday to the last Thursday in November, in an attempt to bring it closer to the Christmas shopping season and thus bring more profit to merchants. However, the decision did not enjoy too much popularity from the citizens, being revoked in only 2 years.
15. According to a study by the National Turkey Association, Americans consumed 312,000 kg of turkey meat in 2007, the equivalent of the total weight of Singapore residents. Scary, isn't it?
16. Tradition causes the President of the United States to "grace" a turkey each year. Two are sent to him: one with the function of presidential turkey, the other with the function of vice-president turkey, a "reserve" turkey. If the first turkey fails to fulfill its role, the vice president turkey replaces him.
17. Every year, on Thanksgiving Day, the President of the United States, whether a Democrat or a Republican, makes time for this ceremony. A little funny, a little humor, a little warmth. A small detail through which people approach.
18.Thanksgiving is a day about "together". The children who go to college, hundreds of kilometers away, get in their cars and drive for a meal at home, with their families. With grandparents, great-grandparents, uncles and aunts, cousins they haven't seen in a long time. Events that bring families together are quite rare in a human life, usually weddings and funerals. But, Thanksgiving is an annual occasion to meet, to say goodbye, to "together". And the king of the Thanksgiving table is the turkey.
19. The turkey is a rock star during Thanksgiving. Everyone's talking about turkey. From cooks to economists.
20. The first national celebration of Thanksgiving in America was declared in 1775 by the Continental Congress. This was to celebrate the victory at Saratoga during the American Revolution. However, it was not an annual event. In 1863, two national days of Thanksgiving were declared.
21. In the seventeenth century, Thanksgiving was just an informal practice that was carried out by local members in which leaders declared when to organize the holiday.
22. Liberia is an African nation located in the western region. The country holds the celebration of Thanksgiving Day on the first Thursday of each month. It began in 1820 after the colonization of Liberia by black slaves freed from the United States.
23.Turkey, corn (or corn), pumpkin and blueberry sauce are symbols that represent the first Thanksgiving. These symbols are often seen on holiday decorations and greeting cards.
24. The use of corn meant the survival of the colonies. Flint corn is often used as a table or door decoration to represent the harvest and autumn season.
25. Sweet-sour blueberry sauce or blueberry jelly, which some historians claim was included in the first Thanksgiving holiday, is still served today. Blueberry is a small, sour berry. It grows in swamps or muddy areas of Massachusetts and other New England states.
26. Indigenous peoples used blueberries to treat infections. They used the juice to paint their carpets and blankets. They taught the settlers how to cook the beans with sweetener and water to make a sauce. Indigenous peoples called it "ibimi" which means "bitter berries". When the settlers saw it, they called it the "grain crane" because the grain flowers bent the stem and resembled the long-necked bird called the crane.
27. Grain is still grown in New England. However, very few people know that before the berries are put in bags to be sent to the rest of the country, each berry must jump at least four inches high to ensure that they are not overripe.
28. In 1988, a Thanksgiving ceremony with over 4,000 people took place at St. John the Divine Cathedral. Among them were the indigenous peoples who represented tribes from all over the country and the descendants of people whose ancestors had migrated to the New World.
29. Americans generally believe that their Thanksgiving is modeled on a 1621 harvest holiday, shared by English settlers (pilgrims) in Plymouth and the Wampanoag people. The American holiday is particularly rich in legend and symbolism, and the traditional fare of the Thanksgiving meal usually includes turkey, bread stuffing, potatoes, blueberries, and pumpkin pie. When it comes to car travel, the holidays are often the busiest of the year, as family members gather together.
30. Days of Thanksgiving in Canada also originated in the colonial period, coming from the same European traditions, in gratitude for safe travel, peace and abundant harvests. The oldest celebration took place in 1578, when an expedition led by Martin Frobisher organized a ceremony today in Nunavut to thank for the safety of its fleet. In 1879, Parliament established a national day of Thanksgiving on November 6; the date has varied over the years. Since 1957, Thanksgiving has been celebrated in Canada on the second Monday in October.
Interesting facts about the Aegean sea - a perfect destination for your summer vacation
The world ocean covers about 70% of the earth's surface and consists of vast bodies of water - oceans and seas- and smaller ones - lakes and straits. This article will focus on a significant part of the planet's water space, the Aegean Sea. Ancient Greek mythology associates its name with the Athenian king Aegeus, who threw himself from a cliff into the sea, deciding that his son Theseus died in Crete, killed by the Minotaur. You can rightly ask the question: what is so unique about it, except the mythological reference, compared with other Earth water surfaces? First, your attention should be attracted by its advantageous geographical position.
There are many islands in the Aegean Sea, more than 2,000. It is easy to calculate that if someone decides to visit all of them, spending only one day exploring one island, such a trip will take five and a half years. Of such a vast number of islands, people live on only a tenth, and the rest are uninhabited, although tourists regularly visit them.
Interesting facts about the Aegean Sea
According to legend, the Aegean Sea got its name in honor of the king of Athens, Aegeus. His son Theseus went to the island of Crete to fight the monster Minotaur. The ship set off under a black sail, and when returning, in the event of Theseus' victory, the sail had to be changed to white. Theseus could hit the Minotaur with his dagger, but for the joy, he forgot to change the sail. Aegeus decided that his son was dead and threw himself into the sea, then called the Aegean.
Since ancient times, the Aegean Sea has been famous for its fishing; here, in addition to fish, squid, shrimp, crabs, and lobsters were caught in huge quantities. In recent years, the number of fish has decreased. Therefore, it was decided to reduce production, limiting fishing to a few months a year. In addition, due to global warming, the salinity of the water and the temperature in the Aegean Sea are increasing.
Many tourists visiting resorts on the Aegean coast are concerned about the question - are there sharks here? Cases of shark attacks on people are pretty rare here. In 2008, the Turkish coast of the Aegean Sea was closed due to the invasion of sand sharks, but they turned out to be harmless to humans. In total, there are about 35 species of sharks in the Aegean Sea, and only 4 of them are recognized as dangerous.
Geography
The Aegean Sea belongs to the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. But of all (22), it is only in 16th place in terms of its area - 179 thousand km², overtaking the Ionian, Azov, and its neighbor - the Sea of Marmara. Looking at the map, you will see that its basin occupies a central place, washing the eastern coast of Greece and the western coast of Turkey with its waters. This allows us to call it a link between the West and the East. It, like a mosaic, combines many small islands (about 2000), the most famous of which are Crete, Rhodes, Chios, and Euboea, being, thanks to them, also semi-enclosed from the southern part. The majestic and ancient island of Crete, which still keeps its secrets in coastal waters, can be called highly accurate to its basin. In addition, the Aegean Sea is a virtual channel of island communication. Therefore, if you have always wanted to go on a cruise, then this place is perfect for this: you can enjoy the magnificent, colorful, and always different sunsets and the landscape of the islands, admiring how the sun sets behind one of the many, albeit low, mountain ranges.
Tourism
For special connoisseurs of sea travel, the described water area will be at your disposal all year round, since the water temperature in winter is within +11..+15 °C, and in summer, it reaches +22…+25 °C. But tourists should never forget the northern winds in this region in the summer. Therefore, a refreshing breeze will constantly be felt despite the hot weather.
Another attraction for tourists is that the Aegean basin has long been famous for its opportunities for fishing activities, not only for fish but also for octopuses. You can dive into the world of marine life using the developed diving system and try to catch a fleeting wave, having surfing skills.
Shipping is also a hallmark of this body of water. The three main ports of Piraeus (Greece), Thessaloniki (Greece), and Izmir (Turkey) will gladly welcome sailors, allowing them to admire the seascapes from the coast, which also offers a fascinating view. And since the Turkish coast is replete with bays, this will enable yachting enthusiasts to retire from noisy ports and more intensely feel the sound of the surf.
History buffs will also like this region since such a vast number of significant historical upheavals that this sea has experienced can hardly boast of any other body of water on the planet.
Historical outline
With its essential central position, the Aegean can be called the cradle of antiquity. It was the node of the development of ancient Greece, allowing Athens to rise because of their skillful understanding of the benefits and effectiveness of sea currents. And then to the Italian cities - the states that became the leading players in trade in the Middle Ages. This happened to a greater extent, thanks to the Aegean Sea Canal, which acted as a bridge the Italian merchant fleet used to trade first with Byzantium and then with the Ottoman Empire.
This sea was the most valuable for warfare in terms of the chaotic arrangement of the islands, of which there are many. Still, capturing even one of them makes it possible to control maritime communications between the islands and continental territories. For example, the events of the Cretan or Candian Wars (1645 - 1669) unfolded in this region when the Turks were able to take away the island of Crete from Venice, which had belonged to it since the time of the Crusades. It also adds religious and cultural flavor to the waters. During the Second World War, this basin's most critical strategic islands fell under German control.
The sea in present
Currently, the territory of the sea is free from military conflicts. But, being an essential key in geopolitical relations, the so-called "Aegean question" consisting not only of several controversial points regarding the neighboring rights of Turkey and Greece - the two significant territories that the Aegean basin shares about its water area, but also airspace above it is still relevant. The last dispute occurred in 1996, which almost led to the outbreak of hostilities between the two states.
Ecology
Unfortunately, the ecological situation in the Aegean region is complicated because the route of oil tankers (merchant ships carrying oil in bulk) from the Black Sea passes through it, so spills of flammable liquids often occur. Another problem is related to wastewater discharges. But if the Greek coast is leveled due to the catchment area of land and the site of the sea, which are 1:1, then the western Turkish coast becomes more unreliable in ecological terms. The problem of “red” tides has arisen: seawater off the coast becomes brown-red due to the rise from the depths of waters rich in phosphorus and atom, which affects the rapid reproduction of toxic microflora. Tourists at this time can neither swim nor eat seafood.
But despite the existence of some environmental problems that almost any water basin in the modern industrialized world has, the Aegean Sea takes the 6th place in the "hygienic" rating, being cleaner than the Mediterranean beaches of France, Spain, and Italy, the Adriatic, Baltic and Black seas. And the beaches comply with environmental standards: the ecological friendliness of the coastal zone is confirmed by a series of EU blue flags.
The only thing that should be taken more carefully is the salinity of the water: the water in the Aegean basin, compared to, for example, the Black, has a higher salinity. Therefore, to avoid an allergic reaction both on the skin and on the eyes, it is recommended to wash with fresh water after bathing.
Art
Sea smoothness and waves have always attracted tourists from all over the world. They are also an inspiration for many creative people. Painters with trepidation depict character, views, and crystal aquamarine water on their canvases. For example, the famous Russian artist - marine painter I.K. Aivazovsky painted the painting Rocky Coastal Landscape in the Aegean Sea (1884). On it, the artist depicted the infinity and depth of water, a lonely ship that does not want to fall into the abyss of this sea power, and the proud patrons of the sea - birds that are not destined to succumb to the current.
Pirates
Navigation in the Aegean has been developed since antiquity. It is not surprising that there have been many shipwrecks during all this time. For example, in 2018, maritime archaeologists discovered 58 ships at the bottom of the small Fourni archipelago, most of which sank in antiquity. On 90% of the boats, there were amphorae, thanks to which it was possible to conclude when and what goods were transported across the Aegean Sea.
The danger to sailors in the Aegean was not only storms and fogs but also pirates. Moreover, the pirates of the Zgea Sea were mentioned as early as the 8th century BC. Merchant ships passed through here in huge numbers, and the rocky coast and many islands were an ideal hiding place for sea robbers. Most often, pirates used small, nimble boats.
The Aegean Sea near Greece
The Greek port of Piraeus is the largest in Europe and the third in the world. It is just a few kilometers from Athens, the capital of Greece. The port occupies a vast territory, receiving hundreds of ships and ferries daily. Piraeus serves up to 20 million passengers annually. In ancient times, there was a small fishing settlement here, and in the 5th century BC, the ruler of Athens, Themistocles, decided to build a large seaport here.
In 1983, the Museum of the Aegean Sea was opened in Mykonos; this museum is located in a building built in the 19th century. The museum specializes in the history of Greek maritime trade since antiquity. Visitors can see unique maps, rare documents, marine equipment, and navigational instruments. The museum has a library containing about 5,000 of the most irregular publications.
Other interesting facts
There, the brother, the twin of the well-known Titanic, the Britannic, sank in 1916. The most paradoxical thing is that the Britannic was conceived as a replacement for the Titanic, which had a sad take into account, so it was put on several improvements. For example, watertight bulkheads passed through the decks with first-class cabins. It was the largest ship of that time, converted into a hospital afloat, and actively participated in the hostilities of the First World War. Despite its considerable size, the boat sank in just 55 minutes. Most people were able to escape (1035 out of 1066). But they plunged to its remains in 1975: Jacques Yves Cousteau discovered it on the seabed. Currently, the ship, or rather what is left of it, rests in the depths of the sea. Those wishing to see it with their own eyes are growing every year, but the Britannic is under the protection of the state, and it is forbidden to dive into the area of its flooding.
We've put together a list of the best things to do this summer- indoors and outdoors, alone and with friends. Hurry to cross out all the points!
Things to do this summer
Summer is a particular time. Everyone tries to live a bright and eventful life. The days are getting longer; many people have a well-deserved vacation, and more free time needs to be taken in some unique way. You can make your list of hundreds of summer things, but we suggest starting with these:
1. Go on a spontaneous journey
All adventures begin with a spontaneous decision. A tour around the country, a weekend on the Cote d'Azur, or an unexpected visit to your beloved grandmother in the village - no matter what it will be, the main thing is to do everything quickly and without delay.
2. Walk all night long
What would summer be without long walks under the stars? The light of lanterns, deserted streets, and rare cars - feel the romance of a big city.
3. Kissing in the rain
Naturally, no romantic movie is complete without a kiss in the rain. If a downpour takes you by surprise, do not be discouraged, but seize the moment.
4. Try a new dish
Summer is always a new experience. Be sure to try the local cuisine if you're on a trip, or stop by a restaurant near your home and order a dessert you've never eaten before.
5. Help a stranger
Even if you do not believe in karma, memories of a good deed will warm your soul for a long time. Besides, perhaps a stranger is your destiny?
6. Write a letter
Send a postcard to a friend or write a letter to yourself in the future.
7. Read a new book
Have you been postponing War and Peace for a long time? Or are you still not going to read Zhadan's latest collection? Take action!
8. Try a Rooftop Picnic
What could be more romantic than a rooftop? Now some companies are ready to help organize parties and dates on the most enviable rooftops of the city.
9. Get lost in Paris
This is a classic.
10. Change your image
Admit it, you always dreamed of being in the place of a girl from a movie who leaves the salon with perfect styling and high heels, and passers-by turn around after her.
11. Run on a deserted beach
Yes, it's a stamp. But it’s also an excellent opportunity to feel like “the same girl from the movie.”
12. Throw a coin into the fountain to return
The main thing is to believe.
13. Play a friend
14. Light up at a noisy party
Dancing at the bar, summer cocktails, and good music - everything seems more straightforward and more fun in summer.
15. Try an extreme attraction
Parachute jump, roller coaster, or ordinary "banana" on the sea - take a chance!
16. Meet the sunset
17. Host a Candlelight Dinner
Very simple and very romantic.
18. Fall in love
When, if not in the summer?
19. Launch a Chinese lantern
It is better if the whole company gathers you.
20. Realize your old dream
Dig into your memories, re-read your wish list and act!
21. Do something stupid
Sing songs, laugh, splash water, and draw on the pavement. As Exupery said: " All adults were children at. First, only a few of them remember this."
22. Spend a day at home
Our scenario: a blanket, ice cream, and Bridget Jones's Diary. You can come up with your own. The main thing is to prepare in advance and stock up on goodies for the whole day.
23. Watch a movie
All parts of "Harry Potter" or "Sex and the City." Arrange a retrospective evening and revisit your favorite films.
24. Get rid of junk
Gifts from the former, a broken powder box, old papers, and 100 more items of unnecessary things - it's time to say goodbye to them.
25. Saying “Yes” all day
Like that movie with Jim Carrey, remember how it all ended?
26. Spend a day without any means of communication
No phone, internet, TV, or tablet. Scary? Consider it a test of endurance.
27. Review family records
A great way to spend time with family and remember the funniest childhood moments.
28. Arrange a photoshoot
In every summer movie, there is a moment when a group of friends takes a selfie. Do not miss the opportunity to take a photo for memory ...
29. Print summer photos
30. Look through a telescope
Seeing the Moon and the Milky Way up close is what you need to do in the summer. In August, the stars always fall! It is best to do astronomy outside the city - the night sky is better seen there.
31. Volunteer
You will be surprised, but volunteer work is not free. It’s just that it’s not paid for with money but with impressions. Volunteering at an equestrian club can interact with horses and maybe even ride. And volunteers at the stadium will be able to watch football for free. Find out where helpers are needed in your city!
32. Find a summer job if you are 14 years old.
33. Get out of your comfort zone
Walk up and talk to a stranger, ride a bike to the city's other end try something you have long been afraid of or embarrassed about. This is a must-do item for the summer!
34. All day long, compliment those around you - even strangers.
"You look great!" It doesn't cost anything to cheer someone up.
35. Walk 30,000 steps in a day.
It's not as much as it seems. Just go for a walk wherever your eyes look.
36. Walk barefoot on the grass.
The list of things to do in the summer would be incomplete without this. A trifle, but pleasant and good for health!
37. Measure time with a sundial
Anyone can make a sundial, but one cannot tell the time from it.
38. Read
39. Cooking food on a campfire is a thing that needs to be done in the summer.
While studying, such an opportunity is given infrequently.
40. Bury up to your neck in the sand
Another thing to do in summer is it doesn't feel the same as winter.
41. Make a home shadow theater.
Make up a story, cut out characters from cardboard, and put on a show.
42. Take a break from devices.
Have a "digital detox" with friends - walk, chat, and have fun, but do not touch phones and computers. The world will be a little different, we guarantee!
43. Go to the rope park.
The best is the outdoors. Have fun, enjoy the views from above and test your skill.
44. Arrange a board game championship.
A great occasion to gather offline friends and have a fun evening.
45. Participate in a flash mob.
Such events bring together and give a lot of positive emotions.
46. Go on an expedition.
It is not necessary to climb Everest - you can choose a forest nearby, come up with tasks, distribute roles in a team and go on an adventure.
47. Participate in the quest.
Now they are held in every city. Choose the most exciting one, and organize it yourself if you don’t find anything to your liking!
48. Organize a race of homemade boats made of paper, bark, and anything that floats.
Find the stream faster and find out whose boat is faster.
49. Go to a flea market.
There you can find natural treasures for mere pennies.
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