And this year, Lunar New Year begins Jan. 29. Each Lunar New Year is also marked by one of 12 animals—this year being the ...

Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year ... a 12-year cycle represented by animals. Each year is associated with a specific animal, influencing the characteristics of those born under ...

Learn all about how the 12 animals were picked (and how they raced!) in this BBC Bitesize article. What is Lunar New Year? Check out the Blue Peter archives where Barney explores the origins of ...

The Lunar New Year is an international holiday celebrated ... In the Chinese zodiac, there are 12 animals; each with its own attributes and characteristics. These 12 animals coincide with the ...

The Lunar New Year - known as the Spring Festival ... falling between late January and mid-February. Each year honours an animal based on the Chinese zodiac. The circle of 12 animals - the rat ...

BEIJING--Lunar New Year festivals and prayers marked the start ... The snake, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, follows the just-ended Year of the Dragon. The pop-pop-pop of firecrackers ...

The Lunar New Year’s traditional celebrations include a family reunion ... This is the Year of the Snake, one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, whose qualities include wisdom, charm, elegance ...