2020 - the year of which animal? White metal rat
The new year 2020 will be knocking on every house very soon. What it will be like and what it brings us is of interest to many. The minor cycle of the Eastern calendar includes 12 years. Each year corresponds to an animal, which, according to legend, the Buddha awarded immortality and appointed an alternate reign. 2020 will be held under the auspices of the White Metal Rat.
The rat is hardworking, resourceful, able to adapt to the current situations, but still prefers to stay in the warm, cozy atmosphere of its own home. Sometimes the rat shows aggression, but only for protection. The rat has a tremendous sense of purpose, it is difficult to convince him of something, therefore, as a rule, it always achieves its goals, besides this, the rat is very charming and there are always many friends and fans around it.

General trends for 2020 of the White Metal Rat
2020 will be a leap year, many astrologers believe that in a leap year one should not make radical decisions and one should beware of changes in life. But not in the year of the White Metal Rat.
The beginning of the year promises to be difficult, but the hostess of the year always encourages active and purposeful ones, those who do not fold their hands no matter what and are ready to move towards their goal, and not go with the flow. 2020 promises us changes in various areas of life: you may have to change jobs or place of residence, start a family or even reconsider your position in life. Change is likely to happen unexpectedly, so it's best to be prepared early so you don't get screwed up. The white rat in 2020 calls for only good, non-mercantile deeds, to cherish friendship and relatives, and then all undertakings will be crowned with success.

Distinctive features of people born in the year of the White Metal Rat
People born in the year of the Rat have an extraordinary mind, they are truthful, they know how to insist on their own, they know what they want from life. But a firm and uncompromising character often spoils their life, so the rat is able to change and adapt to its environment, if circumstances require it. People born under the sign of the White Metal Rat love money and luxury, have good taste and always prefer quality over quantity. They know how to properly invest their capital and there are many cultural figures and businessmen among those born in the year of the rat. In addition, rats are decent family men, highly appreciate the cozy warm atmosphere of their own home. Rats have many relatives and they all try to maintain a close bond.

Where and how to celebrate the Year of the White Metal Rat
The white metal rat, although a thrifty little mouse, does not tolerate dirt and outright trash in his house, therefore, before celebrating the new 2020, the house should be thoroughly cleaned up, throw out all the trash, everything that litters your home, sort out the cabinets and wash the windows.
New Year is a family holiday, as many people think, including the hostess of the year. The white metal rat loves fun and noisy companies. 2020 should be celebrated at home, invite friends and family, but spending the whole New Year's Eve at the table and watching TV is not the best option, come up with active contests and entertainment, and you can also go for a walk around the city. What you shouldn't do is celebrate the new year alone or in a boring and uncomfortable environment - the White Metal Rat doesn't like that.

How to decorate your home and choose an outfit for 2020
Decorating and decorating a home for the New Year is a very important, troublesome and enjoyable process. Of course, based on the symbol of the year, it is clear that the design should contain white and silver colors. The white rat does not like excessive pretentiousness, appreciates natural materials: wood and metal. In 2020, the table should be covered with a snow-white tablecloth, decorated with candles in silver candlesticks, silver tinsel will also be relevant, both for decorating the Christmas tree and for decorating the room. It will not be superfluous to decorate the windows with snowflakes or painting, it is believed that it is through them that the energy of happiness and well-being enters the house. It is also believed that in the house it is necessary to have at least a small statuette with the symbol of the coming year.
When choosing a New Year's outfit, you should give preference to a comfortable cut and natural materials - the White Metal Rat highly appreciates comfort, so the main thing is that it is convenient for you to have fun and take an active part in the celebration. An elegant dress is suitable for a secular party, it is great if it is white or gray, possibly with glitter or lurex. And for celebrating the New Year at home, comfortable fit trousers made of high-quality materials and even a cozy warm sweater are suitable, as long as it is comfortable. What you should definitely avoid is feline and aggressive prints on clothes and accessories.

What to give for the New Year 2020 of the White Metal Rat
A New Year's gift is an obligatory attribute of the celebration! For a gift to be enjoyable, it must be chosen carefully and take into account all the features of the person being gifted. Gender, age, status, and more. The hostess of the year does not approve of trinkets and unnecessary things, so figurines, soft toys and other "dust collectors" should not be given. Instead, look for practical gifts, such as small appliances, kitchen utensils, or the comfort of your home. Blankets, terry dressing gowns, dishes - all this the Rat loves very much. If you are not sure of your choice and do not know whether this or that thing is definitely needed by the person you want to gift, you can always give a gift certificate to the store.
If you are a fan of creative gifts, then you should pay attention to cheeses from craft cheese dairies. Recently more and more of them have been opened, and cheese, especially of high quality, is the best gift for the Mouse.

What to put on the table in the Year of the White Metal Rat
The rat is an omnivorous animal. On the table on New Year's Eve, dishes from all types of meat and vegetables can be placed. The rat is very fond of variety, so fish, meat and vegetarian dishes should be prepared. The more abundant and varied the table is, the more successful the year awaits you. You can make a cheese plate with different types of cheese and sauces to be the queen of the table. Also, a special place should be reserved for dishes made from various grains: for example, baked goods.

Summing up, we can safely say that 2020, the Year of the White Metal Rat, although it does not promise to be simple and calm, will certainly be interesting and active. Respecting the hostess on the first night of the new year, she will undoubtedly bring prosperity and happiness to your home!
Author: Elena Sh. (Specially for Calorizator.ru)
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