BELIEF IN MIRACLES

It is no secret that the New Year is the favourite holiday not only of children but also of adults. And no matter how cynical we are and how "entangled" we are in everyday life and the problems that we have to address every day, we continue to believe in the fairy tale of the New Year's Eve. If someone tells you that they stopped making a wish under the chiming clock, hoping for the best and summing up their life, claiming that for him (her) the New Year is a regular alternation of day and night, do not believe it. Even "out-and-out" sceptics will definitely think of what they cherish and try to think about their innermost wishes precisely at the moment when the old year is giving way to the New Year. And to be honest, it often happens that desires really come true because you thought about them during a holiday in a nice atmosphere with friends and family or because good things do not just disappear without a trace. They are multiplied by other good things, about which you are thinking at this moment.

It is very important to maintain this fairy tale in children. Of course, they will grow up one day and learn that gifts are given not by Santa Claus or Father Frost, but by mum and dad and that wishes are more likely to come true when a person makes great efforts and that only in a fairy tale does good triumph over evil most often. But there must be a fairy tale in our lives not least because in today's world, which is far from perfect, we need to teach the younger generation to appreciate not material (we have already experienced the euphoria of the value of material - author), but spiritual values. We must sow the seeds of kindness and mercy in our children, we must teach children to be great people, as our parent taught us, we must do good so that our children look at us up and grow up as good people. And it is not clear why many people are no longer doing it today.

Kindness, compassion and spiritual purity - that is what is important. Holidays such as the New Year and preparations for them fill us with this positive energy of miracle and magic. We begin to believe in a fairy tale like Alexander Grin's Assol, who carried a dream about "Scarlet Sails" through her childhood and adolescence. The man who made her dream come true, Arthur Gray, said: "Thanks to Assol, I realized one simple truth: You should do miracles with your own hands. If the human soul longs for a miracle - create this miracle for him. He will have a new soul, and you will have a new one too!"

And the concept of miracle may be different for everyone: for some it is a reunion, a gift, just flowers, toys, apartment, car and who knows what, it is feeling of a fairy tale, after all. If we can create this miracle for someone, even if it is a little one, it should be done. If your children live in stories and miracles, there is no doubt that they will be good people, and do not be afraid to grow them differently from others. Others need to be like them - good people.

The fairy tale must live and its narration should be interesting. Do not treat inviting Father Frost home as an unnecessary and outdated ritual, believe me, this is important. It is important to give children books, balls, skipping ropes, table hockey and football and toy xylophone - now it's called interactive toys. It is important to inspire children to believe in and hope on the dream, allow them to make a wish and celebrate the New Year together with the corresponding animal, for example, to dress in blue, because 2014 is a Year of the Horse - dress the child in this colour and prepare festive dishes, which the horse could eat. Do not be afraid to look stupid, do not be afraid to be childish and playful - it is a holiday, and you have to do everything possible to make your children fully feel it. And, of course, you will also be inspired by the feeling of this holiday through your children. You can be sure that they will maintain this continuity, and thus good will move to the future. I want to believe that the world will get better and therefore we have to be better.

Happy New Year! 

Good luck

According to the eastern calendar, the symbol of the coming year 2014 is a blue wooden horse. Therefore, astrologers say, the next year promises a lot of surprises, new opportunities and interesting twists in your life and career, including ups and downs - such is the nature of this noble, proud and wayward animal. In general, the year should be lucky, because the horse is a smart and kind creature and horseshoes are one of the symbols of good luck.

How to celebrate

The horse is a sociable animal, so astrologers recommend celebrating the New Year in a big and friendly company. Loud music, riveting dances, fun contests - all this is sure to please the symbol of 2014 and bring you good luck throughout the year.

Decoration 

Restraint should be taken in the design of the New Year table. It is better to choose natural and simple materials: linen or cotton tablecloths, towels with hand-made embroidery. 2014 is a year of the wooden horse, so there should be several items and accessories made from this material on the holiday table. The horse will definitely love wooden utensils - cups and spoons.

Health

In the pleasant fuss of the New Year's Eve, it is necessary not to forget about the most important thing - your health. The holiday should definitely be celebrated in a perfect mood: emotional, expecting only good from the coming year, and physical. And if you are unlikely to pump up your biceps and triceps during the remaining days, it is quite possible to get rid of two or three extra kilograms during this time.

What to serve

Of course, it is best to welcome the horse with oats, but for the holiday table, they are more suitable as an element of decoration or as germinated. The horse does not eat meat, so this product should be represented as modestly as possible. An ideal option is a festive menu with several vegetarian dishes. For example, you can cook aubergines stuffed with tomatoes and cheese. Mandatory elements of the New Year feast are favourite foods of the horse: various dishes with apples, crunchy toasts from black bread, and lump sugar. Greens are welcome as a decoration or as part of meals or salads of carrots and beets.

Attire

Astrologers say that the horse is a noble animal, so the New Year's dress or suit must be made from high quality and preferably natural materials. It is better to give preference to aristocratic shades: blue, green, gray and purple. The dress may need to be tailored to the waist and height, and it will take time to find shoes that fit the dress. Think about the image, look for options and listen to advice. In any case, the dress should fit you ideally, go with the style and colour, and most importantly - enhance the mood.