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The Chinese New Year begins on February 17, ushering in the rare Year of the Fire Horse. In the traditional zodiac calendar, twelve animals rotate alongside five elements. The combination of horse and fire—Bing Wu—appears only once every 60 years, last seen in 1966. This cycle is said to bring courage, energy, and dynamism. Or, as the Chinese say: “Mǎ dào chéng gōng”—with the horse’s arrival, success is assured. Yet, while the fire horse symbolizes speed, the true heart of the celebration lies in slowing down at the family table.
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