New Year 2020 according to the Chinese calendar January 28-29. Rituals, how to meet

Upcoming Chinese New 2020 Year of the Rooster, differs from ours, if only in that for the Chinese, any event in life is permeated with a spirit - evil or good, but always alive. This means that he should either be appeased or driven away if he came with bad intentions, or treated and honored if his arrival will bring good to the family.

The Chinese live according to the lunisolar (Chinese) calendar, so their chronology does not coincide with what we are used to. For example, in 2020, residents of the Middle Kingdom celebrated the advent of the 4714 New Year of the Monkey, which took place on February 8.

When does Chinese New Year 2020 start: date and exact time

The exact start time of the Chinese New Year 2020 is January 28 at 3 hours 6 minutes Moscow time.

The New Year according to the eastern calendar does not have a fixed date and is celebrated differently every year. The exact time of Chinese New Year depends on the lunar cycle - it is celebrated on the first new moon of the first month of the year. Traditionally, in China at this time, business life freezes for two weeks - the holiday is celebrated for 15 days, each of which has its own traditions and customs.

Chinese New Year 2020 celebrations will begin on January 28 and will last until February 11.

However, the holiday weekend in China will only be 7 days, that is, they will rest from January 27 to February 2, 2020.

Chinese New Year and its history

According to legend, it all started with the fact that a terrible monster named Chun on the first day of the New Year began to get out of his home in the depths of the sea and eat animals, grain, supplies and even children. To protect their families, on the eve of the holiday, people placed food at the threshold of their home. It was believed that the more you put in, the more likely it is that the beast will not touch it. This was the case for many years until Chun met a boy in red clothes. All the villagers were scared, but a miracle happened, the beast was scared. People realized that the monster was afraid of the color red and since then it became customary to decorate their houses with lanterns and scrolls of the same color. Later, fireworks were used to scare Chun away.

There is another legend that says that Chun (also called Nian) was defeated by an old man. According to history, an old man came to a Chinese village on New Year's Day, but no one paid attention to him because of the bustle. Only one old woman told the old man to leave quickly, as Nian would soon appear. He replied that if he was left overnight, he would drive him away once and for all. On the same day, he hung red lanterns and scrolls, and installed firecrackers at the entrance. When the beast came to the village, everything was completely different, and as soon as he saw the house of this old woman, he immediately ran away from this village and did not appear again. As it turned out, Chun is afraid of the color red and loud noise, and the old man, knowing this, decorated the old lady’s house accordingly.

Character of the Fire Rooster - symbol of 2020

People born in the year of the Red Fire Rooster cannot be called simple and easy to communicate with. They are arrogant, sometimes narcissistic, and sometimes narcissistic. But there is also a positive side to this, because in this case they are selective in choosing friends, extremely careful and know how to take care of themselves. Since childhood, such people love to show off in front of the mirror and flaunt a beautiful outfit.

Those born under the sign of the Fire Rooster usually grow up to be excellent speakers, which allows them to become a leader in any company. And hard work and willpower help you achieve success in any field. In their work, they are scrupulous and consistent, so everything that the Fire Rooster undertakes is done perfectly.

Those born in the year of the Rooster are usually good family men who are kind to their household. They are caring and economical, but if their husband or wife wants to take power into their own hands, it is unlikely to succeed; humility and meekness are not their thing.

In no case should I limit or set boundaries when interacting with such people; this will reduce their desire to communicate; when working with such superiors, they will be lazy and inconsistent. They will simply become bored and uninterested.

How to celebrate Chinese New Year 2020

As we already mentioned, the holiday lasts a little more than two weeks, namely 15 days.

Like us, we carefully prepare for this holiday, celebrate it brightly, and delight each other with small surprises.

And also this holiday, as in all other countries, is an excellent occasion for the whole family to get together to socialize and relax after a hard year of work.

Preparing for Chinese New Year

The first thing the inhabitants of the Middle Kingdom begin with is cleaning their homes, after which they throw away all the trash and unnecessary things that have accumulated over the year.

They pay special attention to decorating their home—red and its shades are considered traditional. Not only is the house decorated with red, but special red clothes are also bought. After all, it is this color, according to legend, that drives away misfortune and sorrow from the house.

If we talk about decoration, then it’s worth focusing your attention on this, because the Chinese have a special ritual. Paired inscriptions are always posted at the entrance to the house, and the walls of apartments and houses are decorated with special paintings made from paper patterns. Of course, there is no Christmas tree at all on this holiday, but it is replaced by trays of oranges and tangerines. But they need to be laid in a special way - always in a circle and there should be exactly 8 pieces of each fruit, no less and no more. According to Chinese superstitions, this figure means longevity. However, more and more often you can find those who, instead of citrus fruits, decorate small artificial trees, which are decorated with dried fruits or fresh fruits in sugar.

On the last night before the holiday, the whole family usually gathers at the table. They prepare various delicious dishes and discuss the past year - what they have achieved, what they have learned and what still remains to be accomplished.

Recently, the Chinese have developed a rather strange and funny tradition. Let's start with the fact that in China people who have not started a family after a certain age are not respected. For women this age is 30 years old, for men 32. And therefore, in order to earn respect from their relatives in this country, more and more on New Year’s Eve the Chinese are using such a service as a boyfriend for hire. To do this, they turn to a special agency, where they can find a person who will play their lover in front of their relatives.

Traditions of celebrating Chinese New Year

1 day

The first day of the Chinese New Year begins with a festive dinner, loud fireworks and noisy festivities. The whole family must burn bamboo sticks, moreover, it is considered. that the louder the holiday, the happier and more joyful the year will pass. After all, the inhabitants of the Celestial Empire believe that noise, laughter and joy drive away all negativity, misfortune and grief from home. There are always a lot of dishes prepared on the table, especially meat dishes - pork, dried meat, Chinese sausage, and fish. After dinner, everyone usually goes to visit. Also on this day, it is necessary to go to the cemetery to visit your relatives in order to honor their memory.

Day 2

The second day of the Chinese New Year begins with prayer - families ask for health and happiness to all their loved ones, old people for longevity, business people and businessmen for prosperity and enrichment. After which everyone must visit their parents and grandmothers. Children are given gifts, but these are not the kind of presents we are used to seeing them; in China it is customary to present red envelopes with money. For beggars, the second day of the holiday is a great success, because they can come to visit and ask for food and alms. Usually the Chinese try to help as much as they can.

3-4 days

This period can be called the holiday of friends, because during these two days all Chinese try to respect all their comrades and relatives and come to visit to congratulate. They believe that this day must be spent with loved ones in order to be together next year. Since this period, all large corporations have started their work and everything is gradually returning to normal.

5-6 days

These days are dedicated to wealth and business, and therefore other companies begin to work, but they go to work for a reason, but they definitely set off fireworks. And the morning of every Chinese begins with a special dish called jiaozi, which looks more like dumplings.

Day 7

Just like the second day of the holiday, it is customary to start the 7th day with prayer and veneration of God. It is believed that man was created on this day. In order for income to increase and business to flourish, the Chinese prepare a special raw fish salad called “Yusheng”.

8-10 days

All Chinese are already returning to work, and in the evenings they have small family festive dinners, always with prayer, after which they go to the temple to light special smoking candles. For dinner, every housewife prepares yuanxiao, which are more like small koloboks.

Day 11

In China, this is the day of the son-in-law, when the father-in-law always arranges a noisy and rich holiday for his daughter’s husband. Every father tries to respect him and arrange the best holiday for him.

12-14 days

Basically, during this period there are no holidays, because everyone is busy preparing for the main holiday - the Lantern Festival. Everyone buys decorations, lanterns, lantern canopies, and so on. For all three days, the Chinese eat only healthy foods and do not eat meat in order to cleanse their bodies of toxins. Also, during these hectic days, they try to find a moment to pray for prosperity, well-being and wealth.

15 - day

The city usually hosts concerts and theatrical performances on this day, people with lit lanterns walk around the square with their families, and fireworks, firecrackers and firecrackers roar around. The table usually contains jiaozi and sticky sweet rice; these dishes can also be bought in the square. In Singapore and Malaysia there is an interesting and romantic tradition on this holiday. To do this, single ladies attach their phone number to Mandarin and then send the fruit along the river. Single men, in turn, catch these tangerines, eat them, and then call to meet the lady.

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Detailed Eastern Horoscope for 2020

According to the Chinese calendar, the Red Fire Monkey will not leave us with the chiming clock, but will reign a little longer while the Red Fire Rooster flies to its throne.

The Rooster will take power on January 28, 2020, and all twelve animals will be worried - it seems they are already accustomed to the Monkey, but what will the eccentric Rooster bring with him?

The Rooster is a restless but fair bird, so everyone will feel quite comfortable in his year. The owner of 2020 treats all animals with warmth and understanding, and even favors some.

The Red Fire Cockerel is a family creature; in his chicken coop there is always peace and tranquility, order and prosperity.

And everything will work out well in our lives - the love sphere will be filled with happiness and romance, and in family life many will expect pleasant surprises - the year of the Rooster is rich in weddings and the birth of children.

In 2020, the Cockerel will also take care of improving living conditions - after all, comfortable living and a cozy apartment are also components of a happy family life.

People who are in search of their beloved half can breathe a sigh of relief in the year of the Rooster - there will be quite a lot of chances to meet unearthly love.

The Red Fire Rooster is a willful bird and loves to show its character. The Fiery Master will certainly bring good luck to everyone who is brave and positive in his year.

There will be many romances in the year of the Rooster, and thanks to the influence of the cheerful bird, many couples will enjoy open relationships, dates can be arranged almost every day, but the Rooster will also put its wings into creating strong, happy unions.

As for the sphere of finance, the horoscope for 2020 will be one of the most successful in this regard. The symbol of the year is a leader by nature and, although he loves to show off and brag about his successes, the owner of 2020 will not mind if someone overtakes him on the path to wealth.

The hen, as you know, pecks at the grain, and so does the Red Fire Rooster - slowly but surely, a caring bird will help us achieve financial well-being.

The Rooster is courageous and courageous, and money usually sticks to the hands of those who are not afraid to take risks; in its year, the magical bird will make sure that all adventurous individuals get what they deserve - there will be enough money not only for bread and butter, it will be possible to afford and serious purchases and an expensive resort.

The Rooster will appreciate the efforts of each of us, but will especially favor those who are not lazy and are not afraid to move forward - with his multi-colored wings, the Rooster will conjure chests with gold coins and jewelry in a hiding place.

As a last resort, the Rooster has already issued several million bank cards with good content - finance will not sing romances, that’s for sure.

There will be no problems with your career in the year of the Rooster. The Rooster is frank, and of course, will help those who cut the truth without thinking about the consequences. But the stars still want to warn - sometimes it is better to remain silent, because this will not be considered as hiding the truth.

The Rooster will conjure good luck in the creative field with its fiery red wings - career growth is just around the corner, and in 2020 many people can boast of fame and recognition.

But again - no modesty, and even more so, no laziness - only forward, to victory and to success with your head held high.

The Rooster is a conservative and does not like all sorts of innovations too much, but during the year of his reign he will not interfere with those individuals who are not afraid to try their hand at new activities.

For those who decide to change jobs, the Rooster will give some advice and put them in touch with the right people; the only important thing is not to miss the meeting. And if you are satisfied with your current job, but want a higher and more respectable position, Cockerel will help here too and talk with the boss over a bottle of cognac.

It is not advisable to quarrel with colleagues in the Year of the Rooster - they are the ones who will help you change your office chair to a comfortable leather armchair, and they will also go with you for a suit that suits your status.

Now it is advisable to clarify the question that worries us most: how will the fiery Rooster coexist with other elements?

So, there will definitely be no problems with those who were born in the year of the fire animal - the Cockerel loves his element, and will certainly do everything so that his fire brothers do not need anything.

The Cockerel will be friendly with earthly people - fire is not at all against the earth, on the contrary, he appreciates the diligence and perseverance of individuals born under this element.

The fiery Rooster is afraid of water, but this does not mean that he will not help people who were born in the year of the aquatic animal - the Rooster respects the element of water and will do everything to help and give a hint.

As for the wooden element, don’t worry, the Cockerel will not burn wood or start a fire. It will warm, comfort, and even throw up a lot of surprises.

The fiery Rooster will make friends with metal from the first days of his reign - after all, metal becomes even stronger in fire, so luck will follow on the heels of those born in the year of the metal animal.

But how will the Red Fire Rooster treat people depending on the year of which animal they were born?

The Bull, the Cat (Rabbit), the Horse, the Goat (Sheep), the Rooster, the Dog and the Pig can definitely be calm - the Cockerel will in no case offend pets, because he is a bird himself, who loves comfort and always monitors household affairs.

The Rooster respects the Tiger for its courage and courage, and loves the Rat for its cunning and ability to adapt. The Cockerel snake is simply cute in itself, and the Rooster appreciates the Dragon for its beautiful wings and incredible generosity.

The Cockerel will definitely get along with the Monkey - the cheerful madam, while handing over the throne, managed to tell the owner of 2020 a couple of jokes - those born in the year of the Monkey can continue to joke and enjoy life in the year of the Rooster.

In general, the forecast for the year of the Red Fire Rooster is optimistic, it is only important to meet it cheerfully and with sparkle, and the owner of 2020 will appreciate our efforts! The stars promise success and love, the main thing is to hope for luck and believe in yourself!

Horoscope for 2020 for the Dog

For those born in the year of the Dog, the Red Fire Rooster has a lot of interesting things in store. Dogs are honest and reliable people, and these qualities help you in the professional sphere.

Any self-respecting boss will hire Dogs without hesitation. Those Dogs who decide to change jobs in 2020 should think carefully.

Of course, a new place is always attractive, but in the old service the team is already like family, and the boss, although harmful, is cheerful and lively. It’s up to you to decide, if you need anything, turn to the Rooster for advice - he will always advise and help.

Horoscope for 2020 for the Rooster

Those born in the year of the Rooster can climb onto their favorite perches and sing funny songs in 2020. The Red Fire Rooster will take care of its fellows as if it were itself.

Although it is believed that two Roosters will not get along in one chicken coop, in this case everything will be the other way around. As for professional activities, in 2020 everything is top-notch for the Roosters.

You yourself will arrange castings among directors to choose who to get a job with. Or you can aim for a respectable position yourself, and the owner of the year will be happy to help you choose a decent suit.

Horoscope for 2020 for Pig (Boar)

In the year of the Red Fire Rooster, charming Pigs and Boars will be happy. Pigs take the world as it is, and the Rooster likes your approach.

The fiery bird will help the Pigs achieve their goals - hurry up for the bonuses that the owner of 2020 has prepared.

Horoscope for 2020 for Horse

For those born in the year of the Horse, the stars promise that 2020 will be a happy year. Horses are hardworking people, they really work like horses, and in 2020 Fortune, together with Cockerel, decided to encourage you.

Any work must be rewarded, and the owner of 2020 will personally ensure that the Horses receive a new position and an increased salary. Horses who dream of showing their talents in business will be doubly lucky - you can try your hand at any business, be it agriculture or opening a restaurant.

Many Horses in the year of the Fire Rooster will be able to shine in the creative field - the right guys will definitely notice you!

Horoscope for 2020 for Snake

For wise and charming Snakes, the year of the Rooster will bring a lot of interesting things. The Red Fire Rooster adores Snakes, who are calm and calm, but at the right moment they will show their sting and hiss if necessary.

To an ignorant person, Snakes may seem lazy, but the stars know that you are accumulating strength for the next breakthrough. In 2020, many Snakes will have good luck in the professional sphere - you can open your own business, the main thing is a thoughtful approach, but you will not have problems with this.

In the year of the Rooster, it is advisable for snakes to improve their level of education - intelligence plus intuition, and now you are at the pinnacle of power.

Horoscope for 2020 for Goat (Sheep)

Goats and Sheep are artistic guys, and the Red Fire Cockerel will certainly notice you. Goats-Sheep will be happy in 2020 - the good owner of the year will do everything so that you do not need anything.

Horned creatures do not like to play leading roles, but in the year of the Rooster, Goats will have to be the center of attention - your ideas deserve to be heard by the whole world.

At work, things will work out perfectly, but if you don’t dream of the boss’s chair, you can be like his boss, this is also a pleasant activity. In matters of planning, Goats have no equal; sometimes the Cockerel himself will turn to you for advice.

Horoscope for 2020 for Monkey

Monkeys are cheerful and lively people, and if in your year you were carefree jumping on the branches, then with the coming to power of the Fire Rooster, little will change in your life.

The only thing the owner of 2020 will ask from the frivolous Monkeys is to add a little planning to life.

Monkeys know what they want, but your desires change every minute - today you feel comfortable in the boss’s chair, and tomorrow you are ready to rush to the North Pole with an expedition.

The cockerel gives the go-ahead - do whatever you want, the main thing is that you enjoy it, and the caring bird will turn on the green light at any moment.

Horoscope for 2020 for the Ox

The stars are sincerely happy for those born in the year of the Ox - in 2017, the Fire Cockerel will take you under his wing. Persistent Oxen will climb the career ladder - the path is not close, but reliable.

In the role of bosses, Oxen will show their best qualities - their subordinates will be happy. The same cannot be said about competitors - not only will the Cockerel peck at all their contracts, the Bulls will also scare their rivals with their menacing horns.

Bulls love power, and respect conditions and traditions, but in the year of the Rooster you will like innovations - no one will stop the Bulls from achieving success in business or creative activity.

Horoscope for 2020 for the Dragon

The Fire Rooster will soar above the ground next to the Dragons throughout 2017. Dragons soaring in the clouds will be aware of everything - in the professional sphere, winged creatures will have no equal, because from above you can see everything.

Dragons strive for ideals, and the Fire Cockerel will definitely help - you will become geniuses in any field, be it cooking or politics.

Dragons cannot sit idle, even on vacation you can be found signing contracts - in 2020, your enthusiasm will allow you to climb the career ladder quite quickly.

Horoscope for 2020 for the Cat (Rabbit)

Those born in the year of the Cat-Rabbit can relax - the Cockerel is favorable to you, and in the year of his reign he will make you happy.

Cats love comfort - the office will delight you with its coziness, and your colleagues will begin to tiptoe around so as not to disturb your peace.

In 2020, you will have opportunities to change jobs, don’t rush to hiss displeasedly and wave your paws - the stars know that Cats don’t like change, but it will be pleasant, so you won’t go wrong.

For their gentle disposition, Cats are respected by everyone - from partners to competitors, and thanks to the Rabbit's swiftness, you manage to achieve success where others are still taking their first steps.

Horoscope for 2020 for Tiger

Tigers are a hot and impulsive people and, of course, the Red Fire Rooster in the year of his reign will not leave these proud creatures unattended.

Those born in the year of the Tiger always go towards their goal - where there is risk, these guys are sure to be there. You cannot live a day without adventure, and the Cockerel will happily create conditions where you can show determination and desire to win.

The professional sphere in 2020 will be filled with exciting events - Tigers can become leaders in literally any field, it is only important to decide what you need.

Horoscope for 2020 for the Rat

For those born in the year of the Rat, 2020 will give a lot of pleasant surprises. The Fire Rooster will allow Rats to achieve the desired result in almost any area - the winged owner of the year respects active Rats and will definitely help. Read more…

This was a detailed eastern horoscope for 2017!