The official mascot of the 2018 FIFA World Cup is a wolf named Zabivaka. Designed by student designer Ekaterina Bocharova, Zabivaka represents the characteristics of a typical Russian wolf. The name "Zabivaka" means "the one who scores" in Russian, which aligns with the excitement and spirit of the World Cup. The mascot's design includes a blue and white jersey with the words "RUSSIA 2018" on it, as well as orange goggles, which represent Russia's passion for innovation. Zabivaka was chosen as the official mascot through an online voting process that involved millions of people around the world. He served as the face of the tournament and helped to create a sense of unity and excitement among fans.
I hope you enjoyed checking out my fun three witches Halloween props! The big night is coming soon and I am going to be ready to scare my new neighbors!
I have even made a bunch of witch Halloween posts, mainly decorations and printables so that you all can create your own spooky witch house for Halloween. Hocus Pocus inspired Halloween witch decor ideas Bewitching Witch Halloween Decor Fun review for animated witch Halloween decorations to haunt your house now.
He served as the face of the tournament and helped to create a sense of unity and excitement among fans. Overall, Zabivaka the wolf is a memorable and lovable mascot that perfectly embodies the spirit of the 2018 World Cup..
A Whimsical Halloween Table Set With My Absolute Favorite “Halloween” China
Welcome to the 785th Tablescape Thursday. It’s gettin’ chilly around here so I had to take advantage of the warmer weather today for at least one more table setting here on the porch.
This table is similar to the one I set for Halloween last year except for a few changes in the tablecloth, glassware, centerpiece, and its location here on the porch.
The arched-back, black-cat stemware is from Overstock a few years back.
The spider and bat tablecloth is an older purchase from 2019. Just checked and it’s still available here: Spider-Bat Lace Tablecloth.
I like mixing buffalo check napkins with other napkin designs. Buffalo check kinda acts like a neutral–the way it works so well with other patterns. The orange and black check napkins are still available here: Buffalo Check Napkins.
The black and white Halloween-themed napkins were a 2017 find here: Halloween Napkins. Not sure the napkins are still available but it looks like they still have the coordinating tablecloths.
One of my favorite Halloween decorations is these ravens I came across in Hobby Lobby several years back. They are just the right amount of spooky without being too scary. I kinda have a pet crow right now. Ha! Every day a single crow visits me–he sits in a tree in my backyard, or, sometimes on my deck pegola and caws until I come outside and put out peanuts and mealworms for him. Once in a while, he brings a few friends, but usually, they fly away as soon as I come out–but not him. He has me trained well. Crows are such fascinating birds! I’ve read that they can remember a human’s face and recognize them up to three years later.
It was love at first sight when I came across this raven dinnerware online last year.
It’s no longer in production but you can still find a fair amount of it available here: Raven/Crow Porcelain China.
I currently have 8 place settings–very tempted to add another 4 to my collection.
A few weeks ago I moved all my Christmas and Halloween decorations from the eave storage space off of my upstairs family room down to the basement. In the process, I came across all these fun Fitz and Floyd serving pieces purchased around 35-40 years ago.
I managed to include one of the pitchers in the centerpiece of this week’s table setting. It’s acting as a vase for the roses.
Beware of the black roses!
They are teeming with spiders! Eeek!
Yikes! A few of the spiders in the tablecloth have escaped and they’ve climbed their way right up to the top of the candles.
I snapped a few photos just as it was starting to get dark out.
Hope this table setting gave you a few ideas for your Halloween fun this year.
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One of my favorite Halloween decorations is these ravens I came across in Hobby Lobby several years back. They are just the right amount of spooky without being too scary. I kinda have a pet crow right now. Ha! Every day a single crow visits me–he sits in a tree in my backyard, or, sometimes on my deck pegola and caws until I come outside and put out peanuts and mealworms for him. Once in a while, he brings a few friends, but usually, they fly away as soon as I come out–but not him. He has me trained well. Crows are such fascinating birds! I’ve read that they can remember a human’s face and recognize them up to three years later.
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Reviews for "The Impact of Zabivaka, the Official Mascot of the 2018 World Cup"
1) John - 2 stars: The official mascot of the 2018 World Cup was a major letdown for me. It was a weird-looking creature called Zabivaka, which represented a Siberian tiger. I couldn't understand why they chose such an uninspiring mascot for such a prestigious event. It lacked creativity and excitement, and I found it difficult to connect with. Overall, I was disappointed with the choice of the official mascot.
2) Sarah - 1 star: I absolutely despised the official mascot of the 2018 World Cup. Zabivaka was nothing more than a generic cartoon character. It lacked originality and didn't bring any excitement to the tournament. The design was also unappealing, with its overly exaggerated features and odd proportions. I believe the choice of the mascot played a part in making the event feel lackluster and uninspiring. Overall, it was a poor choice for the official mascot of the World Cup.
3) Kevin - 3 stars: While I didn't completely dislike the official mascot of the 2018 World Cup, I did find it to be underwhelming. Zabivaka, the Siberian tiger, lacked the iconic and memorable characteristics that previous World Cup mascots possessed. Its design was forgettable and didn't leave a lasting impression. Overall, I was hoping for a mascot that would bring more excitement and energy to the tournament, but Zabivaka fell short in my opinion.
4) Emily - 2 stars: I wasn't a fan of the official mascot for the 2018 World Cup, Zabivaka. The concept of a Siberian tiger representing the tournament seemed forced and out of place. The mascot lacked the charm and charisma that previous mascots had, and it felt like a missed opportunity to create something truly memorable. Overall, Zabivaka failed to capture my interest or excitement for the World Cup, and I believe a more inspired choice could have been made.