Red is the colour

According to the Chinese calendar and horoscope, every 12 years each of us is faced with a year of his/her own animal. I used to think (assume) that this would be a good thing, being a horse it sure would be nice if it was the year of the horse. My year! Everything would go my way!

But no, as I have been informed, the year of your own animal is actually everything but smooth sailing. This is a time for extra caution, or you will have to face tough times.

But no worries, as usual, there is a way to counter the bad luck. And the answer simply is: Red. The daughter of my Chinese family therefore, being a rooster, was well prepared on new year's eve with a stack of brand new red underwear to take her through the year. Not forgetting a pair of red trainers. And a jade buddha pendant on a red string around her neck.

For her sake, let's all hope it works!!