In accordance with the traditions of the eastern astrological forecast, each hostess tries to organize the New Year's table in such a way as to respect the main character of the holiday. 2017 will be held under the auspices of the Red Fiery Rooster, characterized by a quick-tempered disposition. How to properly set the table on New Year's holidays 2017? To do this, it is enough to know a few simple nuances.
Table setting
The rustic style is considered one of the most successful options for decorating the New Year's table, since it is in the countryside that most roosters live. For this idea, you need to stock up in advance with linen tablecloths and napkins, wicker baskets, nests, breadbaskets, as well as flower arrangements consisting of spikelets of wheat and other dried flowers. Matting coasters, wooden dishes decorated with Khokhloma painting or exquisite Gzhel with the image of various birds will look great on the table.
Special attention should be paid to the color scheme of decoration. The Year of the Fire Rooster is symbolically associated with colors such as red, white, yellow, gold and blue. All these shades can be safely used when choosing design options, but do not overdo it, since the rooster is considered a bird with a difficult character. The optimal combination is no more than two colors, for example, red and white or gold and blue. It certainly depends on your individual preference.
What to put on the table?
This issue requires careful preparation and thinking through the menu to the smallest detail. The most important rule in this case is a complete rejection of the use of chicken meat. Better to focus on a variety of light salads, including vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, eggplants, and more. These dishes can be seasoned with low-fat sauces that combine spice with wine vinegar.
Do not forget to put on the table dishes from cereals, nuts, legumes, as well as all kinds of preparations for the winter. A fiery rooster will appreciate such a menu. Meat dishes can be replaced with seafood or, as a last resort, you can cook tender rabbit meat.
As for alcohol, it is better to give preference to red wine, champagne or a cocktail, which in English means “cock's tail”. You can finish your New Year's meal by serving desserts in the form of chicken eggs or including egg cream.
