According to myth, as the new year approached, twelve animals were arguing. There was a rat, an ox, a tiger, a sheep, a rabbit, a dragon, a snake, a dog, a horse, a rooster, a monkey, and a pig.

It's little wonder Australians celebrate Chinese New Year with enthusiasm ... during many Australian Chinese festivals. The mystical animals’ “gestures” are carefully choreographed; they ...

Do you know the Chinese and Lunar New Year Story? Watch and find out how the animals of the Chinese Zodiac decided who would have which year named after them. You can find out which Chinese ...

The Lunar New Year has arrived! Find out which animal correlates with you personally. The Chinese zodiac has 12 different animals which include the Dragon, Horse, Goat, Snake, Monkey, Rooster ...

is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar THE Chinese zodiac is made up of animals to represent birth years and characteristics. Each sign has ...

According to the Chinese New Year website there is a legend about their placement in the zodiac. It says the Jade Emperor was choosing 12 animals to be his palace guards. A Cat was keen to sign up ...

The jiaozi, or Chinese dumpling, symbolises reunion and good fortune According to the legend, Zhang handed out jiaozi among the poor from the day of the Winter Solstice to Chinese New Year’s Eve.

Thousands of Bay Area residents celebrated the Year of the Snake at the San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade on Saturday. The Year of the Snake symbolizes rebirth and regeneration ...

According to Chinese astrology, the Year of the Snake is considered lucky ... Pig The pig is one of the luckiest animals in the Chinese zodiac and is said to symbolise wealth and luck.