General characteristics of the year
In China, celebrations usually begin on the first full moon after the Sun enters Aquarius. If you convert this day to the Western calendar, you get the period from January 21 to February 19.
The White Metal Ox replaces the Year of the Rat. According to the Chinese calendar, it will begin on February 12 at 3.05 Beijing time. In Russia – February 11 at 22.05 Moscow time. You can set the festive table in the evening of the 11th.
Horoscope for 2021 for all signs
This year promises to be special for representatives of different zodiac signs; we will briefly tell you what awaits each of them in the next 12 months.
- Aries - in accordance with the horoscope, they can make serious career plans and find a way out of any situation;
- Taurus - Ox is very close to this sign, so they can safely rely on their strengths and grow in their career;
- Gemini - this year will consist of ups alternating with downs;
- Cancer - the period will be calm and quite fruitful, no serious trials are expected;
- Leos will have a hard time, but they will gain good experience;
- Virgos can expect professional growth, for this they need not to anger the owner of the year;
- Libra - the year will be favorable for this sign; its representatives can succeed in any endeavor;
- For Scorpios, 2021 will not be the easiest year, so you will have to look for ways out of difficult situations on your own;
- Sagittarius may be preparing for major changes in life, you just need to act and reach heights;
- Capricorn will have a busy year, but before making an important decision, you will need to think it over carefully;
- Aquarius can count on more good events awaiting them in the coming year than in 2020;
- Pisces will encounter obstacles, so acting spontaneously is not recommended.
As for the eastern horoscope, success in 2021 will bring such signs as the Rat (career growth), Dragon (he will be lucky in all his endeavors), Horse, Monkey (many pleasant surprises). The year will be less simple for those born in the year of the Dog, Boar, Ox, and Tiger.
So, if you meet 2021 correctly, it will bring the following benefits:
- physical strength;
- hard work;
- reliability and stability;
- determination;
- wisdom;
- nobility;
- restraint;
- calmness.
To do this, it is enough to follow a few simple rules, which will be discussed below.
New Year's windows: share the “holiday spirit”
New Year's decorations on the window glass are visible not only from inside the house, but also from the outside: everyone who passes by will be able to - at least for a couple of minutes! – feel your festive mood. “Sticking” snowflakes is the simplest thing, but in 2020 you can combine them with funny piglets. The latter can be placed either in the center of the snowflakes or cut out separately using stencils.
Store-bought stickers for decorating windows are even easier, but you can cut them out yourself and it will be even more interesting. However, there is so much festive decor in stores for the New Year that it’s dizzying, so you can combine them. By placing a sleigh with Santa Claus, a Christmas tree in the snow, animals and snowflakes with pigs in a frame, you can get a bright and attractive New Year's composition - a magical decoration and holiday mood.
Window decorations for the New Year 2020 made of tinsel and rain can look luxurious if you get creative: you can also create whole pictures from them using ordinary tape, but it will be enough to hang garlands and lay out Christmas trees, snowflakes and stars on the glass.
Volumetric compositions made from toys and natural materials will occupy the entire window sill, but they will create a fabulous atmosphere - that’s why it’s a holiday. A small decorated Christmas tree, animal figurines, a composition of pine cones and twigs, a pig in Santa Claus’s sleigh - it will take a little effort.
How to celebrate the New Year?
The bull is a conservative animal, so it is best not to organize a noisy holiday, but to celebrate this event in a quiet family circle. You can invite close friends to the fire, the main thing is to create a cozy atmosphere where everyone knows everyone else.
The Ox loves to show his imagination, so you can think through the details of the outfit and organize competitions and entertainment. But everything should be modest, in moderation, without excesses, which the new owner of the coming year does not like so much.
What to wear to a New Year's party
Since we are talking about the year of the Metal Ox, the shades should be in the appropriate style. These can be light mini-dresses in light shades, which are slightly diluted with a metallic sheen present in shoes and accessories.
It is advisable to use clothes that are made from materials of natural origin, such as cotton, silk, and fur.
You should also remember that the image is not too overloaded. You should definitely refrain from wearing bright outfits, especially in red, burgundy, or fuchsia, otherwise the animal may become angry.
By the way, a similar color scheme should prevail in home decoration for the holiday. In general, it is acceptable to use white, gray, brown. A green and blue palette will also fit perfectly.
Each image must be accompanied by metallic notes. Depending on the chosen format of the event, you can create a look in a dress, New Year's suit, trousers and blouse, T-shirt and jeans.
How to make a paper garland with your own hands
- The simplest version of the garland is in this photo. Personally, memories of my childhood immediately came flooding back to me. We will definitely do this with our child. Despite the fact that these garlands are simple, if you make them from paper in the colors of the year, it will be very beautiful. You can also make it from paper with a beautiful design, for example, designer paper. After all, beauty doesn’t have to be complicated.
Making garlands and decorations for your home with your children is very interesting and fun. And in this article you can find a list of gifts that will undoubtedly delight your child!
2. You can make a spectacular garland by simply cutting a circle of paper in a spiral:
3. And here is another simple version of a garland that even a child can make. It seems to me that joint creativity before the New Year will be very exciting and will really create a good mood!
4. And a similar garland, but a little more complicated. First, the leaf is bent in half, and then cut, as shown in the picture!
What can and cannot be prepared for the table on New Year's Eve?
Food should be as simple as possible, but plentiful. Astrologers recommend refraining from exotic delicacies, since they are alien to the owner of the year. The basis of the table should be the following products:
- side dishes (mostly potatoes);
- meat dishes (Bull will not tolerate eating beef; it is best to give preference to pork and chicken, as well as any type of fish);
- salads (there are usually no fresh vegetables in winter, but you can prepare classic salads “Olivier”, “Herring under a fur coat”, “Mimosa” or alternative options);
- desserts should not be very fatty, but nutritious (raw food cakes and natural chocolate are suitable);
- drinks (mostly fruit and berry fruit drinks, compotes, drinks, but not red).
As already noted, you cannot cook beef, dishes with an abundance of red foods, or too fatty foods that lead to apathy and pain in the gastrointestinal tract.
How to make a New Year (Christmas) wreath step by step:
- Take a ready-made wreath (they are sold in online stores) or make your own from branches, tying them with ropes or wire. Add decorations to it with wire - it could be a spruce branch with cones.
2. Make a bow from decorative braid and attach it to the wreath using wire or a glue gun.
3. Add decorative elements to your taste, here we have three snowflakes glued to the gun.
That's all, nothing complicated! You can make a wreath, for example, from fir branches and decorate with Christmas balls. Or put it horizontally on the table, you get a stylized nest that will delight the symbol of the year. And inside there are at least candles, balloons or candies.
What to give?
Gift ideas depend on who they are addressed to. In 2021, you should make pleasant surprises for your family and friends. Since the Ox is an animal that values practicality, gifts should be budget-friendly and truly useful.
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- You can give tableware, key holders, organizers, and smartphone cases to your friends and colleagues.
- Your beloved girl will certainly be delighted with a souvenir, decoration, accessory or sweet gift.
- A young man will be happy with a functional thing, for example, a flash card or a lighter. A flashlight and elite alcohol are also suitable.
- You can give your wife household appliances, a set of dishes, or theater tickets. A certificate for a beauty salon is suitable.
- Your husband can choose a fishing rod, a compressor, a drill, a screwdriver and everything that can be useful in the household.
- 10 tips on what to give to children to make them happy!
Miniature Christmas trees
Tabletop Christmas trees also look very beautiful and create a festive atmosphere. You don't need to be a professional craftsman to make them.
Tabletop Christmas trees also look very beautiful and create a festive atmosphere
This is considered the simplest way.
- Take thick paper (A4 size is possible) and roll it into a cone. Glue the edges.
- Using a glue gun, attach the branches to the cone. Glue beads, cones, seed beads, stars, ribbons or snowflakes on top.
- If necessary, cover all this beauty with glitter.
An ordinary spruce branch will look good. It can be placed in a pot of soil. They decorate the symbol of the New Year with all kinds of snowflakes, balls, beads, ribbons, etc.
Signs for the year of the Ox
As for signs, there are not so many of them, and the year itself promises to be successful and bring happiness and joy. However, there are several beliefs that should be observed when celebrating the Year of the Ox:
- It is advisable to celebrate the holiday in your home, because the animal is a pet and values the cult of family;
- before the celebration it is worth carrying out a general cleaning, especially in hard-to-reach places;
- It is also important to get rid of things that are no longer needed, because this approach will cleanse your home and soul;
- you need to pay off all debts before the chimes strike 12 times;
- The Ox does not tolerate fuss, he loves gradual and deliberate actions, so there is no need to rush;
- quarrels on New Year's Eve are also useless, especially with loved ones;
- it is unacceptable to wish someone harm, even if the person deserves such reprisal; only with a calm attitude towards the people around you can you count on support from the owner of the year;
- clothes should be, if not new, then at least clean; it is unacceptable to appear at the festive table in an unkempt state, and this also applies to hairstyle and makeup;
- The Ox does not tolerate pretentiousness, so outfits should be simple and modest, but at the same time stylish and harmonious;
- Abuse of alcoholic beverages during the celebration is strictly prohibited, because the Ox loves sobriety and common sense: if you disobey him, you may face big problems in the coming year;
- You can’t argue with anyone, much less swear, either on New Year’s Eve or afterwards; it’s important to have good thoughts in your head.
If you want to spend the next 12 months in prosperity and love, you must follow all these tips and strictly observe signs and beliefs. Otherwise, everything may not go as desired, and the year will be unsuccessful.
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While there are a few hours left before the holiday, and all the important preparations have been made, it’s time to start doing holiday makeup:
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Captivating look
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Shining look
The effect of radiant skin is part of both daytime and evening makeup. It is especially appropriate in the cold season, when lack of sun causes skin to become dull. The golden shimmer is also great for masking glitter on your face during a party. The new 5569 Shimmering Glitter Cream from the Giordani Gold series enhances the radiance of the skin thanks to the pearlescent particles included in its composition. In addition, the cream contains walnut oil, which softens and smoothes the skin, as well as sunscreen filters. “Shimmering shine” can be applied simply on a day cream or on a foundation.
PARTY HOSTESS At friendly parties, as a rule, the most diverse audience gathers; there is a lot of dancing, socializing, and having fun. Therefore, when choosing a toilet, you should opt for a cocktail dress with a knee-length skirt or a suit (but not too extravagant). You will probably have to be on your feet all night, so take care of comfortable shoes; expensive jewelry and furs will most likely be inappropriate. A friendly feast allows you to approach the color of the toilet with imagination. By the way, the Year of the Fire Pig should be celebrated in clothes of light pink, red, orange tones; jewelry and accessories made of pearls and, paradoxically, beads are popular.
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DISCO QUEEN Young and brave, those who are attracted by adventures and are not afraid of experiments, should wear daring and flashy outfits, flashy jewelry, make enchanting hairstyles and go to a crazy New Year's party at a disco club. Everything is acceptable here except ball gowns, ruby necklaces and a sour facial expression. And here you simply cannot do without the new products from the Visions collection! Apply 7180 Glitter Styling Gel “Club Party” to damp or dry hair, it will give your hair a stylish shape and fantastic shine. To make your skin glow as well, use 7181 Ball-on body gloss. And 5720 Glowing lip gloss “Disco Queen” in a transparent keychain on a colored cord can be taken with you even to the dance floor! It gives the lips a breathtaking shine and is as if charged with the energy of fashionable music. For a completely “cool” make-up, you can use 3430 Eyelash Design Tool, on one side of which there is a colored eyeliner, on the other - a comb that leaves bright sparkles on the eyelashes, which can be applied over mascara or separately. Another unique new product is 2830 Product for ultraviolet nail design. In the disco light, the soft pink polish turns bright purple. Using a metal tip, you can make artistic painting on any contrasting varnish. Your friends will just gasp! Whatever image and scenario of the New Year's holiday you choose for yourself, you will find an inexhaustible number of ideas for fantastic makeup and absolutely amazing gifts in the new, most New Year's catalog of Oriflame!
How to appease the white bull
If you take care of this in advance, the animal will bring happiness and good luck to every home. You can appease him using any of the methods described earlier. First of all, it is the cleanliness of the house and peace of mind. The owner of the year will be delighted with delicious hearty dishes, words of love addressed to loved ones, and observance of all folk signs.
So, there are several aspects to consider to get the most out of 2021:
- conservatism and the absence of drastic changes in the interior, attire, family (the Ox is devoted to old traditions and will appreciate their observance);
- calmness and thoughtful actions;
- useful and practical gifts;
- kind words addressed to family members and close friends;
- minimum alcohol on the festive table and no beef!
All this will definitely allow you to appease the Ox and meet the new year 2021 with dignity! And also look at how to make wishes correctly on New Year’s Eve so that they definitely come true.
Children born in 2021 - what they will be like
Children born during this period will be restrained, obedient, calm and to some extent pliable. There will be almost no stubbornness in them, so it will not be difficult for parents to raise them and teach them something. Usually they grow up to be hardworking, flexible, but stubborn and persistent people in their goals. Reliable, loyal, strong - they are good friends, loyal family men, and responsible workers.
In general, by all indicators, the coming 2021 Year of the Ox will be much better, calmer, more successful, more stable than this crazy one in which we live. Passions will fade away, strife will calm down, pandemics and all sorts of other nasty things will go away. Everything will calm down, get better, and people will be able to breathe a sigh of relief. Have a great year everyone!
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Now let's look at how you can make holiday decorations and New Year's decor for your home with your own hands.
Paper garland
Everyone remembers from their school days about a chain garland made using strips of colored paper. Instead of paper, satin ribbons or braid are now often used. A garland can be made not only from rings. You can attach snowflakes, rain, or New Year's figures cut out of paper to the ribbon.
Spider balls
To make such jewelry you will need:
- a ball of yarn;
- balloon;
- a jar of Vaseline or fatty cream;
- PVA glue;
- beads, ribbons, rhinestones and other small decorations.
The process of making a web ball:
The finished product is decorated with rhinestones, braid, beads, and, if desired, painted with spray paint.
Wreath
One of the options for making a wreath is as follows:
