They build ice hotels and carve ice fountains pouring white wine, make samovars and even kerosene lamps. Photographers went even far and got the hand to use dry ice to create the effect of smoke and fog in picture. In the spirit of holidays, OUTLOOK prepared for you a selection of the world most popular ice arenas.

English highest society and cricket… sounds almost like tea with milk. They can exist separately, but together they taste more delicious. And if you're still confused with cricket, croquet and croquettes, do not worry – find explanation below.

Should one make a historic action sketch for football Barcelona with moments to boast about, the club will have the most reason to overween. OUTLOOK decided to have a deeper look into the history of the team and highlight names of those “guilty” of its almost unprecedented success with a marker. In season 2008/2009 alone it collected all possible major club trophies and every other time the world is watching its confrontation with Real Madrid with exalted awe.