Xin Nian Kuai Le!
Wishing you a Happy New Year for 17th February
Year of the Horse
In Chinese culture, the Horse is known for its energy, speed and perseverance. It is associated with success and good fortune, which is achieved quickly.
Those born in the year of the horse are believed to have the traits of being hardworking, warm-hearted and independent. They are generally sociable people with good communication skills. But they may dislike being reined in by others, and can be stubborn.
The Horse is known to be happy to take risks and seek new experiences. They value loyalty and honesty, and tend to be direct and sincere.
Enthusiastic
Sociable
Good Communicator
Intelligent
Confident
Specifically, 2026 is the year of the Fire Horse. The Fire Horse is smart, lively and charismatic.
2026 is considered to be a year for optimism and opportunity. It is predicted to be one where you may face bumps in your relationships, and health challenges. It is a year for taking care of your health – we offer a range of therapies to help you do just that.
It is considered to be a time to access your most adventurous side, and to move out of old patterns that are holding you back.
Lucky Colours: Red, Yellow and Green
Lucky Numbers: 2, 3, 7
Lucky Flowers: Calla Lily, Jasmine
Recent years of the Horse are: 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
Ways to celebrate Chinese New Year
The New Year is always celebrated in style with fireworks and parades. On New Year’s Eve, the streets are often lined with decorations, colourful props, and lighting.
You can create these decorations at home by making these typical new year crafts. Putting up those decorations is thought to keep evil away and is a prayer for blessing, longevity, health, and peace.
On New Year’s Day, it is customary to put on new clothes, and offer a Chinese New Year blessing and greeting. Saying “Gongxi” (恭喜/gong-sshee – ‘respectful congratulations’), wishes each other good luck and happiness in the New Year.
You could also cook some traditional Chinese New Year food:
- Traditional Chinese New Year Dishes
- How to create a create a Chinese New Year celebrations menu
- Chinese New Year Recipes
- Chinese New Year Deserts