It is very important to celebrate the New Year correctly in order to appease the patroness Green Snake and set the tone for the entire 2025. In order for everything to work out, you need to follow just a few basic points that will help you achieve success.
Color scheme of the festive table 2025
The first thing you should pay attention to is the colors that will be present not only on the New Year's table, but also in the room where the New Year will be celebrated. The coming year is the Green Snake, so you need to use a little green, but as a secondary one, it should only shade the main shade. As a main color, you can use red - a classic choice, which also refers to the Chinese traditions of celebrating the New Year 2025.
Combinations of red and green colors symbolize strength and luck, and their correct use guarantees success.
Please note, you need to try to create a harmonious atmosphere, the Green Snake loves harmony and balance in everything. A green tablecloth made of good material and a large number of red dishes on the table would be an excellent option.
Instead of red, you can use yellow or orange, this is a good alternative. But in this case, you will have to rely on fresh fruits as the main source of the appropriate shade on the table.
Table decoration and New Year's decor
In decorating, it is recommended to use materials with a glossy finish, because they perfectly reflect light and shimmer beautifully, creating an excellent visual accompaniment. Garlands are not prohibited, but their choice must be approached carefully. Only those that have yellow, red and green shades in the glow and several operating modes are suitable, so that you can set up a smooth switch - the Green Wooden Snake loves peace and balance.
To decorate the festive table, you can use golden napkin holders, and for the tea ceremony - a beautiful decorated service. The festive table should be varied, you can lay out simple patterns from snacks, this will definitely be positively assessed by the patron of the new coming year.
Dishes
The New Year's Eve ceremony should be as bright and elegant as possible, so the decor should be everywhere. An excellent option would be to choose thematically appropriate dishes that will reflect the mood of the coming year. It is recommended to use white as the base of the plate, this is a generally accepted classic that is suitable for virtually all events. It is better to use gold for the plate decor, perhaps with a snake image.
If you plan to use full-fledged tea pairs, they must be traditional with a beautiful ornament. Tea must be brewed in strict accordance with the rules of tea ceremonies, this is important. To appease the Green Wooden Snake, you need to try to observe every little thing, he will note the efforts of the owners of the house and send them well-being and luck in the coming year.
If you don’t plan to use tea cups, you can limit yourself to ordinary mugs, preferably identical and matching the style of the table.
Textile
Tablecloths are traditionally given little attention, many do not use them at all, considering them a useless attribute. With the help of a tablecloth, you can significantly transform the table. When choosing a suitable one, you need to consider that snakes love natural materials, so priority should be given to them. As for shades, the color of the tablecloth is usually used exactly the same as the secondary one in the decor. However, this time it is worth doing the opposite. For example, in a combination of green and red shades, green will be the main one and red will be secondary. The coming year is in honor of the Green Snake, so the green shade should be the main one.
For the festive table of 2025, you must definitely prepare several meat dishes. An excellent option would be to make the meat dishes spicy, the patron of the coming year loves spiciness and will favorably perceive such dishes.
You also need to prepare snacks And saladsso that each guest can enjoy all the festive dishes.
The main emphasis is on fish and meat, but fresh vegetables and fruits should also be present on the table, especially brightly colored ones: oranges, tangerines, tomatoes, olives.
It is recommended to dedicate a separate plate to hot peppers of various preparations; this is an excellent appetizer that can add a touch of spice to any dish.
What to cook for the New Year
Main dishes are recommended to be fried or steamed, but do not forget about fish appetizers, which should be lightly salted to pay tribute to the Green Snake's taste preferences - raw fish. Red fish is perfect for this, it has excellent taste qualities and goes well with other products in lightly salted form.
When planning an abundance of fish dishes, it is worth remembering that they should be unique and not overlap with each other. Thus, it is necessary to use different types of fish for different dishes. This way the table will be more interesting and varied, and the patron will appreciate the efforts of the owners of the house and will be favorable to them, which is very important. Here is a list of the best dishes for New Year 2025.
When making appetizers, you can focus on spicy foods, such as hot peppers and various hot sauces. This is a win-win option that will add a pinch of spice to the celebration and make it hotter.
Any drinks can be put on the table, there are no restrictions in this regard. However, various kinds of berry liqueurs are welcome, especially bright red or burgundy shades.
What you shouldn't cook to celebrate the Year of the Snake
There are also a number of prohibitions in the gastronomic sense, which are recommended to be observed in order not to anger the patron. Considering that the holiday will be in honor of the Green Snake, the emphasis in the dishes should be on the cuisine of the Far East, in particular China.
It is possible to prepare dishes of other national cuisines, but only if representatives of these nationalities are present at the table. Otherwise, you should refrain from doing so, so as not to anger the Green Snake.
You should also avoid preparing overly simple and formulaic dishes, such as Olivier salad. Instead, you can use a modified recipe that will add zest to the New Year celebration, and at the same time will be to the taste of the patron.
Let's consider which cuisines should absolutely not be included in the holiday table:
Muslim cuisines
Due to the fact that Islam is the antithesis of Chinese culture and folklore, Muslim cuisines are not welcome at the festive table dedicated to honoring the Wooden Green Snake.
Inauthentic Chinese National Dishes
If you decide to cook any Chinese dishes, the recipes must be authentic and not distorted. Only then will they have value and positively affect the overall impression of the table.
Decorating dishes
Initiative in decorating dishes is welcome, but do not mix two dishes into one, trying to create a beautiful pattern or symbol, this can be perceived as an insult, which in turn can bring troubles and misfortunes.
During the celebration, it is worth praising the Green Wooden Snake and talking about his strengths, advantages, his wisdom and determination. An excellent option would be to read several reliably known myths that have come down to our days from Ancient China, this will be a tribute to the original sources of the Snake's origin, he will positively appreciate such a gesture.
Please note that the celebration should be loud and cheerful, bright and long, and should not be abruptly ended. It can be concluded with a light tea ceremony and lit sparklers - they will symbolize hope and confidence in a bright future. During the celebration, the lights can also be placed on the table, but in such a way that they do not pose a fire hazard, because there will be a large number of napkins and a tablecloth made of natural materials that are easily flammable.
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