It is hardly possible to meet a person who does not know what a picnic is. This word of French origin implies a fun holiday in nature in the company of friends.
From ancient times, fellow countrymen Victor Hugo and Alexander Dumas used the verb pique-niquer, meaning a friendly meal. Each of its participants carried some kind of edible food with them, and then usually it was eaten on the grass to the accompaniment of a measured conversation.
Types of picnics
Time passed, but now such an action is pleasant to people. A picnic is a manifestation of the harmony of human life and nature, as well as the generosity of people gathering together of their own free will. It can be different in form:
- Romantic, where together he and she.
- Family, parents with children.
- Friendly, in a close circle of people pleasant to each other.
- Sibling, attended by blood-bound families.
- Corporate, organized by people working together.
In any of these cases, a picnic is relaxation, positive emotions, warm and friendly communication.
What is needed for the action to succeed?
Obviously, any pleasant pastime should be prepared in advance. It takes into account many nuances: weather, nature, menus, entertainment. When organizing a picnic, all this should be taken into account. The meaning of the action is to contemplate nature and distract from the bustle of the city. Barbecue is optional, ready-made meat is taken with you.
The venue selects a hill, a hillock, from where a natural landscape pleasing to the soul opens. The proximity of a pond suitable for swimming, the presence of several trees that give a shadow, on which an awning can be attached, is desirable.
Unsuccessful will be a stay in nature, if those present remain hungry. To stock up on products follows from the calculation of the norm of products per adult:
- Meat - 150 g.
- Vegetables and fruits - 200-300 g.
- Marinades and pickles - 100-150 g.
- Bread - 100 g.
- Wine - 450 ml.
- Soft drinks - 400 ml.
As practice shows, a picnic is possible if two to nine people are present at it. If there are more of them, then the organization becomes more complicated, as the team turns into a crowd. It is advisable to agree in advance on everyone to wear light and comfortable clothes.
Conclusion
Unfortunately, our compatriot rarely goes on a picnic. This is hindered by the tradition of feasts with abundant high-calorie foods and spirits. They, unlike a light meal in nature, can hardly be called healthy.
Perhaps in this sense, you can take the example of the French. In the forested surroundings of Alsace for them laid 2.5 thousand km of bike trails. Regularly on weekends, you can watch them ride colorful picnicking flocks of cyclists with baskets on their trunks to picnics.