Porch
Work should begin from the porch. He needs to be given maximum attention. Guests who come to the house will be able to feel the holiday even on the street.
Garlands will be a great decoration. To give them an original look, you can add fir branches to the composition. It is enough to hang the garlands on poles and railings. This will make the porch look more festive. Wreaths and flowers are often used as decoration.
Note! Even a rug in front of the house will help lift your mood. It is best to choose a product made in a Christmas style.
How to make New Year's wreaths in the Year of the Pig
An excellent decoration that will delight the symbol of the year will be hand-made wreaths made from dry grass and Christmas tree branches. You can put them under the Christmas tree or even on the Christmas tree, put chocolate eggs, Christmas tree decorations or some other decorative elements in them.
Making such a wreath is not difficult - bend the branches in the shape of a circle, fasten them with wire and tie them with ribbon. Then use wire to secure the balloons or other decorative elements. If you don’t have such branches at hand, then a wreath made of spruce will look no less impressive.
Yard
If you want to give the area a festive look, you can decorate the fence with bows. Ribbons, New Year's toys, and wreaths will help complete the composition.
Flowerpots also cannot be left unattended. You can use cones, walnuts, chestnuts, and spruce branches as decorations.
How to decorate an apartment for the holiday: original ideas
Decorating your apartment should be done responsibly. When opening the front door, invited guests should immediately find themselves in a fairy tale. Festive and interesting decor will help you get what you want.
Natural scenery
Since New Year's tinsel often does not harmonize with the interior design, it is necessary to use natural decorations. Cones, pine needles, dry branches, fruits will be an excellent choice.
The elements fit perfectly into the New Year theme. If you want to make the composition brighter, you can paint the details with gold or silver paint.
Funny Christmas tree
Why not break the rules and decorate the room in an unusual way. Since the Christmas tree is the main guest at the holiday, it can be depicted on the wall. The original panel will attract the attention of guests and delight children.
To decorate the composition, you can use any available materials: toys, stickers, garlands, pine cones, branches, photo frames.
Fairy lights
It is impossible to imagine New Year's holidays without bright lights. A garland can be used not only to decorate a tree. With its help you can decorate walls, windows, furniture. How attractive the burning inscriptions look.
If you want to play with the scenery, you should create an association with live fire. In addition, you can make an original lamp. To do this, just put the garland in a jar.
New Year's scents
To fill your home with amazing aromas, you should prepare citrus fruits, cinnamon, candles, and spruce branches. Each of the components will remind you of the upcoming celebration.
Note! Cinnamon sticks placed in a glass of water will begin to smell fragrant. This will create a magical atmosphere in your home.
Sled
If you want to surprise everyone with your originality, you should take a sleigh as decoration. Products made of wood or rattan harmonize perfectly with the festive interior.
You can use the sleigh in any way you like: a Christmas tree stand, a holiday table, a place for gifts, chairs for children.
What to give?
Gift ideas depend on who they are addressed to. In 2021, you should make pleasant surprises for your family and friends. Since the Ox is an animal that values practicality, gifts should be budget-friendly and truly useful.
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- You can give tableware, key holders, organizers, and smartphone cases to your friends and colleagues.
- Your beloved girl will certainly be delighted with a souvenir, decoration, accessory or sweet gift.
- A young man will be happy with a functional thing, for example, a flash card or a lighter. A flashlight and elite alcohol are also suitable.
- You can give your wife household appliances, a set of dishes, or theater tickets. A certificate for a beauty salon is suitable.
- Your husband can choose a fishing rod, a compressor, a drill, a screwdriver and everything that can be useful in the household.
- 10 tips on what to give to children to make them happy!
DIY Christmas decorations
To decorate your apartment for New Year 2020, it is absolutely not necessary to purchase expensive decorations. Decorations can be more modest, but tasteful. They are easy to make with your own hands.
Paper cones
Snow-white cones will add some zest to the design. If the whole family participates in the creative process, the work will be completed much faster.
Materials:
- ruler;
- pencil;
- scissors;
- foam ball;
- glue;
- colored paper;
- braid.
Execution sequence:
- Cut strips of paper 2.5 cm thick.
- We cut each piece into squares.
- We bend the opposite corners of the figure. We do the same with the remaining squares.
- Take a foam ball and glue the blanks onto it. First we draw up the bottom row, gradually moving up.
- We attach a braid to the top of the head.
The toy is ready, you can hang it on the Christmas tree. Such a funny bump will not go unnoticed. Even children can make it with their own hands.
Decorations using quilling technique
Quilling is very popular. Thanks to the original curls, you will be able to create stunning works. On the eve of the New Year, why not show your imagination and make interesting decorations.
Materials:
- Bakeware;
- glue;
- braid;
- old magazines, newspapers;
- beads.
Execution sequence:
- Cut strips of paper 4 cm wide.
- We fold each piece in half lengthwise. We unfold the part, bend it again in each direction towards the center. Fold the strip in half again.
- We twist the parts into circles and fix them with glue.
- We do the same with another paper strip.
- Prepare the baking dish. We put the blanks into it, carefully straightening it into shape. Apply glue, fastening the parts together.
- Once the glue has dried, remove the mold.
- We thread the braid and attach the bead.
The decoration is ready. All that remains is to find a prominent place for it in the house. Why not use interesting decorations to decorate your hallway. There they will look quite harmonious.
Traditional holiday menu
On the festive table for the New Year 2020, you need to use beautiful elegant dishes made of clay (preferably white and blue varieties) and wood. You can cook any of your family’s usual holiday favorite dishes. The only thing is that dishes made from wild boar and domestic pig meat, including lard, sausages, and smoked meats, should not be placed on the table. Look at the recipes for hot dishes for the New Year's table.
Eastern astrologers recommend preparing dishes of all kinds on New Year's Eve to celebrate the Year of the Pig, covering all culinary sections and directions known today. As a festive treat, there should be both fish and meat dishes on the table, but made from poultry or beef. For example, chicken fillet chops: you can make them regular, you can bake them with mushrooms or tomatoes, with cheese, it’s tasty and beautiful.
For example, as the main hot dish you can offer poultry baked in the oven - turkey, duck, chicken. Or stew rabbit legs in sour cream. The ideal main course this night is grilled chicken or spit-roasted chicken in the oven. A delicious and satisfying meat shashlik will also fit perfectly into the New Year’s menu: beef/lamb/turkey, cooked in a “signature” homemade marinade and fried in an electric kebab grill.
Stuffed pike or carp according to grandma's recipe will add piquancy to the treats on the table and will greatly delight everyone who tastes this fish. In addition to these dishes, beef liver pancakes and pate based on chicken/duck liver, boiled beef tongue and aspic based on it, and classically cooked beef/turkey steak of various roasts will look great on the New Year's table.
Boar will also be pleased with the tartlets with egg pate “Tenderest”, prepared based on folk Czech-Slovak recipes. In general, you should not “turn away” from the traditions of your nationality and recommendations for organizing a table with familiar New Year’s dishes. Both the outgoing “Dog” and the upcoming “Boar” will only rejoice at such a following.
Pies and pies, always with savory filling, will come in handy this year. Meat, rice, eggs, green onions and cabbage - everything that the soul of a cook preparing a festive dinner desires. Salads without mayonnaise, light and tasty, are perfect for the holiday table.
Housewives usually try not to put sweet desserts on the New Year's festive table, believing that these are completely optional dishes. But not this year. In the year of the Boar (Pig), dessert is not only very desirable, but also mandatory. But you don’t have to spend time preparing it; you can get by by buying sweets in the store. Of course, homemade dessert dishes are much preferable. Can anything compare to homemade pies, cakes, and cookies? When choosing a dessert, you need to remember about sweet fruit jelly, which the Boar will really like.
It should be noted that appropriate drinks must be selected for each of the planned New Year's treats (taking into account the tastes of those who will be at this table). According to ancient Chinese recommendations for organizing a New Year's feast, a variety of products and dishes prepared on their basis will attract material well-being and a rapid increase in wealth in the family. The wild boar (pig) is a voracious animal. Therefore, the more food, the better.
See also how to cook mackerel stuffed with mushrooms and cheese - a delicious festive dish for the New Year's table!
stuffed mackerel
Decorating holiday dishes in a rustic style with figurines of domestic animals, including dogs and pigs, is encouraged. For example, their chocolate edible sculptures decorate a cake or stand alone as a treat in their own right.
New Year's table decoration
On the eve of the holidays, you need to think not only about decorating the hall. The New Year's table attracts special attention. There are several styles for its design. Each of them is special and finds its fans.
Country style
A bright option that will appeal to lovers of rich colors. Green, white, red are the main colors.
It is these shades that are present on tablecloths, napkins, and decorations. Pine cones, winter berries, lollipops, and large candles were chosen as decorations.
Boho chic
Hand made elements can be seen throughout. These are napkins, tablecloths, crocheted handbags, glasses from the last century, unusual wine glasses. There are flowers and covers for cutlery on the table.
As for the color scheme, it can be absolutely anything. The main thing is that the shades combine with each other. Of particular interest in the boho chic style is the huge chandelier. Dream catchers help complement the interior.
Minimalism
If elaborate details are not your thing, you should consider the minimalist style. In this case, black and white color scheme is preferable. In addition, the design contains gray and green notes.
Scandinavian style
Using the video, you can get acquainted with the presented style. White color harmonizes perfectly with red, gold, and pink. These combinations are the most common. The design includes carved figures and fur capes on chairs.
Shabby chic
Another original style that cannot be ignored. It stands out for its freshness and unusualness. If there is crystal glassware in the house, it must be put on the table. Lace, Christmas tree balls, flowers, and lantern candlesticks are used as decoration.
Rustic style
Brutal simplicity is present in all details. Elements such as burlap, huge glasses, metal accessories, and candles in jars will help emphasize the luxurious style.
Glamor
It is impossible to imagine glamor without gold, transparent elements, and exquisite shapes. A surprise is prepared for each invited guest, which can be found on a plate. New Year's balls in vases, interesting candlesticks, carved snowflakes - all this will help complement the interior.
Ecological style
Combinations of white with green and brown are welcome. There should be live plants and dried flowers on the table. A tablecloth made of natural fabrics attracts special attention. Also of interest are straw coasters and linen napkins. Dried fruits, ginger sweets, citrus fruits, and nuts will make wonderful decorations.
We make elegant jewelry ourselves
Now let's look at how you can make holiday decorations and New Year's decor for your home with your own hands.
Paper garland
Everyone remembers from their school days about a chain garland made using strips of colored paper. Instead of paper, satin ribbons or braid are now often used. A garland can be made not only from rings. You can attach snowflakes, rain, or New Year's figures cut out of paper to the ribbon.
Spider balls
To make such jewelry you will need:
- a ball of yarn;
- balloon;
- a jar of Vaseline or fatty cream;
- PVA glue;
- beads, ribbons, rhinestones and other small decorations.
The process of making a web ball:
The finished product is decorated with rhinestones, braid, beads, and, if desired, painted with spray paint.
Wreath
One of the options for making a wreath is as follows:
New Year's table setting
It is necessary to decorate the table correctly; the photos will help you understand the main nuances step by step.
- Table setting rules:
- Choosing a tablecloth. It should hang no more than 40 cm. Preference should be given to delicate shades.
- We select napkins. It is advisable to choose New Year's themed napkins.
- Serving. To begin with, we place the plates on the table and lay out the cutlery. We place forks on the left, knives and spoons on the right.
- We stick to only one style.
- We do not use too many decorative elements for decoration.
New Year's holidays are the most long-awaited. To make them fun and memorable for a long time, you should prepare for them in advance. First of all, you need to think about the design of the apartment and choose decorations. New Year's chores bring great joy. Both children and adults enjoy decorating their home.
How to celebrate New Year 2019
To celebrate the New Year of the Pig brightly and interestingly, of course, you need to make plans in advance, create a menu if you will be celebrating at home, purchase new decorations, outfits, gifts for loved ones, etc. If you are planning a trip, you need to resolve issues with vouchers and tickets in advance; if you are going to a club or restaurant, you need to choose a place in advance, find out the menu, New Year’s program, etc. Don’t leave all these preparatory moments until the last day, because then you won’t have time to do anything and the holiday will be ruined.
Holiday for two
How to celebrate New Year 2020? Couples in love often want to spend time together, especially something as fabulous as New Year's Eve. But the question arises: how to organize such a holiday, what place to choose for this.
Of course, you will have to start preparing for such an event in advance. Prepare a meeting place and decorate it to create a special atmosphere. This could be New Year's decorations in the form of a Christmas tree, tinsel, and such attributes of a romantic atmosphere as balloons, roses, beautiful bed linen, and pleasant music.
As for dishes, you should choose low-fat, non-spicy foods for their preparation. Good wine in beautiful glasses will go with the place. All this should be elegantly decorated, a clean tablecloth laid, and a comfortable place chosen. So, by creating a cozy and at the same time romantic atmosphere, you can have an unforgettable holiday.
Family celebration
It is believed that New Year is a family holiday. And this is no coincidence, because it provides an opportunity to get together, organize fun entertainment, and give gifts. Both children and adults love the warm atmosphere, the smell of tangerines, and the Christmas tree sparkling with colorful lights. But in order for the holiday not to be boring, you need to learn to add something new, interesting to it, bringing joy to the whole family.
The first thing you should pay attention to if you plan to stay at home on New Year's Eve is the dishes that will be on your table. Forget about boring, familiar salads and hot dishes. Bring something new and unusual to your holiday table preparation. Find an interesting salad recipe, make a fun, colorful dish for children, decorate familiar food. This way, you will attract the whole family to the table and delight your loved ones. See how to prepare sandwiches with sprats for the holiday table - several options, or with red fish.
Conversations and toasts. It is important that you have something to do while sitting at your desk. Think over your speech, prepare various games, riddles, competitions in which both adults and children can participate.
Of course, traditionally we give gifts on holidays. Therefore, you should not neglect this, because everyone is waiting for them. Even a small, but heartily chosen gift, presented at the festive table with warm wishes, will make any person happy.
And, which is also important, prepare your camera in advance. It is necessary to capture such moments; they will remain in the family portfolio, which can be viewed. They will be especially interesting in a few years.
Fun with dancing and music
Not everyone likes to celebrate New Year at home. Some people love music, nightclubs, and the company of cheerful friends. In this case, you can act according to the situation, or you can make a plan in advance where to go, prepare a food menu.
In addition to these options, there are others. For example, a holiday can be spent in the hot tropics, in a bathhouse or in nature. The main thing is to have good company and a good mood. And if you decide to celebrate the holiday at home, take care in advance of how you will entertain your guests. To do this, read how to organize interesting games, competitions and entertainment for New Year's Eve.
You now know how to celebrate the New Year 2020. It all depends on the desires and personal preferences of each person. In any case, there is a suitable option for everyone.
