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Here are the best films to watch at Easter

Here are the best films to watch at Easter

Contents1 The Passion of the Christ2 The Last Temptation of Christ3 Jesus Christ Superstar4 King of Kings5 The Gospel According to St. Matthew6 The Greatest Story Ever Told From The Greatest Story Ever Told to The Passion of the Christ, including Jesus Christ Superstar. Films…

How Filigree Jewellery is Made

How Filigree Jewellery is Made

Contents1 What is the filigree technique?2 Melting3 Rolling and Drawing4 Twisting, Shaping, and Filling5 How is filigree worked?6 What materials are used to make filigree jewellery?7 Holyart’s catalogue of filigree products8 Filigree jewellery on Holyart9 Chalices, Ciboria, and Patens decorated with filigree on Holyart Filigree…

The meaning of coral in Christian symbolism

The meaning of coral in Christian symbolism

Contents1 The meaning of coral2 Coral in Christian iconography3 Coral and the Passion of Christ4 Coral jewellery on Holyart Let us uncover the secrets and significance of coral, a precious material that has always fascinated humanity. An amulet against evil and misfortune, it has been…

Salts for foot bath: the remedy to give relief to tired legs and feet

Salts for foot bath: the remedy to give relief to tired legs and feet

What are foot bath salts for, and what substances give relief to tired legs and swollen feet? What could be better than a nice relaxing foot bath, especially when in the evening you find yourself with swollen feet and tired legs after a day spent…

World Parents’ Day

World Parents’ Day

Contents1 Parents in the Bible2 The Ten Commandments3 Parenting Phrases 1 June is World Parents’ Day, a time to remember the importance of parents as the first and fundamental educators of children. World Parents’ Day was established by the United Nations in 2012 with the…

How to measure your rings: our mini guide

How to measure your rings: our mini guide

Contents1 How do you measure the diameter of your finger? What about the circumference?2 The variables3 The Holyart rings How to take measurements to give a ring as a gift. A few tricks on ring sizes and everything you need to make sure you don’t…

Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

Here are some gift ideas for Father’s Day. Special thoughts for those who have a very difficult ‘job’ … “Dear dads, best wishes on your day! Be for your children like Saint Joseph: guardians of their growth in age, wisdom and grace.” This message was…

The Assumption of Mary and the most characteristic celebrations

The Assumption of Mary and the most characteristic celebrations

15 August is not just an occasion for partying and outings. We remember the Assumption of Mary into heaven. Let’s discover the most evocative celebrations that this anniversary is celebrated with. In an article of some time ago we had already spoken extensively about the…

World Day of Friendship

World Day of Friendship

July 30 is the World Day of Friendship, a celebration born to celebrate one of the most wonderful aspects of coexistence between men.  On the occasion of the World Day of Friendship we wanted to verify what is the exact definition of this form of…

Our Lady of Fatima: Penance and prayer are salvation

Our Lady of Fatima: Penance and prayer are salvation

Contents1 History of Our Lady of Fatima2 The three shepherds of Fatima3 The three Secrets of Fatima4 Sanctuary of Fatima On 13 May we celebrate the Madonna of Fatima. Her invitation to penance and prayer as instruments of salvation today is more timely than ever.…

La Pietà by Michelangelo Buonarroti: history and description of one of the most beautiful works in the world

La Pietà by Michelangelo Buonarroti: history and description of one of the most beautiful works in the world

Michelangelo Buonarroti’s Pietà is one of the most famous works of art of all time and one of the masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance. Let’s discover the secrets of this wonderful sculpture. It is difficult to think of a work of art that is as…

The symbolism of the Easter Lamb

The symbolism of the Easter Lamb

Easter is getting closer, carrying its solemn suggestions and symbols full of spirituality. The Easter Cross, candles, lamb. Not just simple traditions, but objects of devotion and spiritual renovation. Let’s check them out. If we should explain what we celebrate for Easter to a child,…

The Easter Nativity scene, an ancient tradition to be rediscovered

The Easter Nativity scene, an ancient tradition to be rediscovered

Contents1 Why make an Easter scene at home2 Easter Nativity statues3 Meaning of Easter4 DIY Easter Scene Easter Nativity? Of course! In our country, it is an ancient and much-loved tradition. But when should it be set up? What are the characteristic figurines? Let’s find…

How is Easter calculated?

How is Easter calculated?

Contents1 How is Jewish passover calculated?2 Christian Easter3 High or low Easter: what is meant? Each year changes date but remains the most important holiday: in this article, you will find out how Easter is calculated in the Jewish and Christian world. The most important…

Lenten Fioretti: 5 ideas on small sacrifices or things to do

Lenten Fioretti: 5 ideas on small sacrifices or things to do

Contents1 How to make a religious foil2 How to make a foil to the Madonna3 What do we have to give up?4 Religious foil not maintained Lent, a time of penance, prayer and devotion. What are the most suitable Lenten florets to prepare for Easter…

10 religious bracelets you can give for Valentine’s Day

10 religious bracelets you can give for Valentine’s Day

Contents1 Silver and golden bracelets2 Rosary or Decade bracelets3 Prayer bracelet (AMEN)4 Various bracelets What about giving a religious bracelet for Valentine’s Day? Why not? A classy and original idea for an elegant gift, but with a deep spiritual meaning. We already dedicated a long…

Liqueurs and Digestives: purchasing guide

Liqueurs and Digestives: purchasing guide

Contents1 Liqueurs, bitters and spirits: differences and production methods2 Liqueurs and digestives in the monasteries3 Liqueurs and digestives as a gift idea4 How to choose liqueurs and bitters?5 Benefits and contraindications Christmas, a time for binges in the company of others, but also for long…

Holy family picture: a symbol to keep at home

Holy family picture: a symbol to keep at home

The Holy Family, the ideal model of every family nucleus, the incarnation of love, mercy, humility. Keeping a picture of the Holy Family at home is a sign of devotion, but also a way to have comfort at all times. From the point of view…