Holiday celebration

Insights about spending a traditional New Year's Eve in Russia spent at the home of a Russian friend in a dacha (countryside house).

We will officially be entering not only a new year, but also a whole new decade! The 20’s are back and we get to experience it – how fun and crazy is that? And there is nowhere better to ring in this New Year and new decade than in NYC! There are tons of parties and great places to eat for the holiday. Below are my top picks for the best parties and restaurants for some New Year’s Eve fun.

You're stuck inside — but you can still celebrate.

Australia: the land of sun, sea, and oversized roadside attractions. It may seem worlds away, but it's worth the trip. And with a Working Holiday Visa, the trip will almost be long enough.

After the eggnog and the presents, jet off to one of the world’s best places to celebrate New Year’s.

Diwali, one of Hinduism’s most important festivals, is dedicated to Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, and symbolises the victory of good over evil

In China and in ethnic communities around the world, the Lunar New Year is celebrated as the most important and most festive holiday of the year. The day itself — this year, Monday, February 8 — marks the first of the New Year in the Chinese calendar, but the celebration, also known as “chun jie” or the Spring Festival, lasts 15 days! It’s a joyous time of family reunion and two full weeks of intense feasting.

If you want to get into Christmas mood, this collection of Christmas Wallpapers for iPhone in high resolution. Feel free to download them all!

Alimay Events answers a question on how to give a great toast with eight useful tips

This sweet, tart Pomegranate Gin and Tonic is a festive twist on a classic cocktail. Made with gin, tonic water, and pomegranate juice.