Unless you live in a cave you're probably aware that today is the start of the Chinese New Year celebration. The celebration last two weeks and can begin anytime between January 21-February 20 based on the lunar calendar. There are many superstitions about the Chinese New Year,many of them are about avoiding sharp objects and washing things as the washing can wash away the year's luck. 2018 is the Year of the Dog and also the Year of the Earth Dog as there are different varieties of each animal. This is the first Earth Dog year since 1958. Every animal and part of the celebration has significance,plus the animals are separated into groups of yin and yang depending on whether they have an even or odd number of claws,hooves or toes.
Here is a chart to help determine which animal you are.
Here is a chart to help determine which animal you are.
- Rat: 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960
- Ox: 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961
- Tiger: 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962
- Rabbit: 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963
- Dragon: 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964
- Snake: 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965
- Horse: 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966
- Goat: 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967
- Monkey: 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968
- Rooster: 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969
- Dog: 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970, 1958
- Pig: 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959
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