Russians believe that the Year of the Green Wooden Horse is a fortunate year

According to Eastern astrology, many Russians believe that the year 2014 - the Year of the Green Wooden Horse will bring them a lot of luck in the next 12 months.

As December 2013 approaches, Russians often inquire: 'Whose year is it next year?' This question may seem perplexing to many Westerners, but it essentially pertains to the 12 zodiac animals.

Not only that, Russians also pay close attention to the attire and food to be consumed in the new year. They believe that if the attire and food are adorned in the colors of the year, it will bring many auspicious things to the New Year's feast.

In the Eastern calendar, 2014 is the year of the horse, more precisely the year of the Green Wooden Horse. Based on this, Russians will utilize colors they deem lucky such as green, blue, and yellow for attire, and traditional Russian cuisine like fish and caviar to welcome the new year.

Although it's not until January 31, 2014, that the Year of the Green Wooden Horse officially commences for Russians, they genuinely desire to welcome the 'lucky horse' in the upcoming year sooner.

On the New Year's Eve of December 31, 2013, they embraced the traditional Eastern celebration but with a Russian flair, adorning wooden horses everywhere in anticipation of the upcoming festivals.

However, some Russian astrologers caution that 2014 is also a tempestuous year, difficult to predict with its myriad of diverse events. This is also reflected by Russians in the entirely different colors of the wooden horses.

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Source: Mytour Travel Handbook - According to Dan Viet