Chinese New Year 2014
The next New Year will be the year of the Horse. If you follow all the traditions and do everything according to the rules, then this noble animal will be pleased with you all year round. How to properly meet this holiday?
Very soon all of us will celebrate the Chinese New Year 2014. The date of the holiday falls on January 31 and will last until February 18. 2014 will be held under the male influence of Yang.
- The characteristic colors of this year: blue, turquoise, green, blue.
- The main element of the year: Fire
- Space Element: Tree
How to decorate a house for the New Year?
Since the symbol of 2014 will be blue woodena horse, then the attributes should be chosen appropriate. Be sure to hang a horseshoe over the front door. It will lure luck into your home. Also hang different bells and bells, their cheerful chime will gladly meet every guest. For interior decoration use all shades of blue and green.
In the corners of the rooms arrange pine branches, itsymbolizes longevity and dispels negative energy. On the tree, hang toys in the shape of a horse. Since the space element this year is a tree, it would be a good idea to purchase several cash trees. Things to celebrate the new year, too, choose in the blue-green range. And there must be wooden decorations on you. A horse, or as it is called by the Chinese - Mi, is an optimistic, cheerful animal. And to meet her should also be happy in a close family circle.
What should be on the table?
Since the horse is an animal herbivore, then on yourthe table should be dominated by vegetables and fruits. Dishes plentifully decorate with greens. Spread a linen tablecloth, add blue wipes to it. As a sign that you honor the horse, put in the middle of the table a dish with oats and a cup of clean water. There must be red candles on the table, because fire is the main element of the coming year.
Not bad will look and wooden salad bowls,either plates or painted spoons. Decorate the New Year table with violets or lilies. For eastern people, they are of particular importance. Do not get carried away with strong drinks - the horse is unlikely to appreciate it. Give preference to non-alcoholic or low-alcohol beverages.
On the New Year's table it is desirable to haveFreshly baked bread is a symbol of well-being. The horse is hardworking, generous and sociable, so do not forget about these qualities in the new year and then all your desires will necessarily come true!
Author: Katerina Sergeenko
