Around the beginning of the 90s, interest in the Chinese horoscope and the Chinese calendar began to grow among our compatriots at an incredible speed. At that time, few people really understood what, but everyone asked the other about who the interlocutor for the Chinese horoscope is. How much joy it was when in the midst of the environment was the same bright rooster or the same wise snake, or the same loyal dog as you yourself.
Definitely, this meant something, although it was not completely clear what exactly was. Time passed, more and more information appeared, and little by little we delved into this mysterious and alluring Chinese world of signs, horoscopes, animals. And now, today, we definitely need to know the year of which unknown animal we have to meet. After all, you need to know what colors you need to dress in, so that the Chinese beast notices you what dishes to cook, so that the symbol of the year does not take offense, does not remain hungry and does not bite you on the heel, and so on. In a word, it is vital for us to celebrate the New Year according to the Chinese calendar. It would seem where we are and where they are - Chinese with their beasts. But no, what are we worse than them?
But it’s not very important for us what date the Chinese New Year actually is. The Chinese would know that with us all the bulls, cats, horses and others take their rights on the night of December 31 to January 1. I wish they were surprised.
When the Chinese New Year begins
But, if you really believe in Chinese traditions, so believe in all Chinese rules and regulations. We will comply with dates, dates, and traditions. So, let's begin.
To begin with, we will decide when the New Year comes according to the Chinese calendar in 2018. This will happen on February 16 of this year. The Chinese every year have a new date, this is due to the fact that the day is determined by the Chinese lunar calendar. By the way, the name of the holiday "New Year" in China is not. They have a holiday referred to as "Chunjie", which translates as "Spring Festival." By the way, on the occasion of the holiday there are official holidays from February 15 to 21.
Further, according to the degree of importance, it is necessary to find out which New Year according to the Chinese calendar we will meet, or rather, which animal will rule over the coming year? In 2018, the Yellow Earth Dog will be responsible for this, which brings with it positive changes for all of us.
Promises and predictions of the mistress of the year
It is predicted that the relationship of people will be settled, couples will coexist peacefully, happily. In the political and financial life of society, there will be progress, the exchange of experience and the conclusion of mutually beneficial transactions. And so that health does not disappoint in the coming year, it should be taken more carefully, try to end all bad habits, if any.
A dog is an animal friendly, intelligent, faithful. A yellow dog will help all people on the planet to calm down and stop bearing hostility.
Since the yellow color is the color of the earthly elements, the inhabitants of the Earth will be able to become more calm, restrained. Features such as patience, judgment, willpower, practicality, and, of course, friendliness will increase.
In love affairs, the Dog promises directly fateful meetings full of romance. For those planning to tie a knot in 2018, the ruler of the year predicts a life full of happiness. And those couples who are expecting a baby in the new year, need to prepare for the birth of brilliant girls or boys.
Chinese New Year Features
In order not to offend the mistress of the coming year, the Yellow Dog, it would be nice to get acquainted with the traditions that are time-tested, and then try to follow them in everyday life.
Before the holiday, you need to clean your home. To carry out a general cleaning, to throw out the well-worn robes - so the benevolent energy will easily circulate in the house. But the dust that settles during the holiday season should not be touched: it is luck itself that settles on furniture and things.
- There are many traditions of celebration in China, as many as the regions in the country. But all, without exception, must make trips to see their relatives.
- Need to stock up on compulsory gift red envelopes.
- Doors need to be decorated with scarlet ribbons to attract good luck and wealth. Red color for the Chinese is the main color, it is a symbol of happiness, prosperity and good luck.
- As for a special or main dish at the festive table, it is customary to celebrate New Year's Eve on the Chinese calendar with dumplings. It is dumplings that provide a safe and moneyy coming year.
- Clothing is equally important. This year you need to purchase outfits of brown, yellow or green shades, it is possible to combine them with each other. Too extravagant styles are not to the liking of the dog, because she is an animal that loves everything natural. Definitely, all “cat-like” print options in clothes should be excluded. No leopard and tiger dresses! We also leave all the clothes with fur until the next celebration. Everyone understands why. Of the jewelry, gold and amber are perfect.
- You can also take part in large-scale Chinese processions and festivals, for example, visit the famous festival of lanterns. The crown number of the festival is dancing dragons. By the way, numerous foreigners come to see this grand spectacle.
What you should not do when meeting a holiday
Some things are not worth doing.
- Try not to break any objects and things, otherwise you will have to spend a year far from your family.
- In no case should one be upset, grieve - why cause failure.
- In order to spend a year in full health, you do not need to use medicines at this time, if this is not a vital action.
- Do not lend or borrow money, so that everything is in order with finances.
- Oddly enough, but even washing your hair is not recommended. Otherwise, you can lose all your wealth. By the way, the words "wealth" and "hair" are synonyms in Chinese.
- From food it is not recommended to eat porridge in order to avoid poverty.
What to give to relatives?
Following the traditions of the Chinese, gifts also need to pick up with a "Chinese" character. It can be all that has a couple. For example, two cups, two vases, etc. Also, red envelopes with money for children will be a great gift. Traditional nyangao rice cookies, wine, fruits, new clothes are also on the list of welcome gifts. Well, even without such presentations familiar to everyone as perfume, technology, decorative cosmetics, the Chinese, like us, can not do.
Separately, it should be noted that when giving gifts to relatives and friends on New Year’s on the Chinese calendar, the number “4” should not be present anywhere - neither in the amount of money from the envelope, nor in the number of cups. For the Chinese, this figure is a symbol of unhappiness, and this is important to remember.
In Chinese or in Russian?
For a change, we can also celebrate our December-January holiday and the New Year according to the Chinese calendar. Why not? We are all waiting for miracles, magic and fairy tales. And there cannot be much miracles. The main thing in these festivities is that they are united by values that everyone understands - a family that should be nearby, goodies that are abundant on the festive table, sonorous children's laughter that spreads throughout the house and the desire to give everyone around you a good mood, pleasant gifts and the sea happiness. And, although we are all different, we wish the same thing - a happy New Year!