Chinese Zodiac
Lunar New Year Facts
World-Wide Celebrations
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It is this zodiac year tomorrow.

What is year of the snake?

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This number that symbolizes prosperity in China is the number of dishes that are usually served for dinner.

What is 8?

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Many countries do this before lunar new year to drive away bad luck.

What is cleaning the house?

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This Chinese zodiac sign is believed to become followers rather than leaders.

What is goats?

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This percentage of the world celebrates Lunar New Year.

What is 20% of the world's population?

200

In the Philippines, this shape is used in food and patterns to symbolize family unity.

What are Circles?

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These are the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac.

What are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig?

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People should not wear these colors when celebrating lunar new years.

What is white and black?

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This Vietnamese superstition states that you must do this before the lunar new year.

What is pay all your debts?

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Each Zodiac Year is associated with these 5 elements.

What are Gold, Water, Wood, Earth, and Fire?

400

The first fireworks were made out of this plant. 

What is bamboo?

400

In Malaysia, if it is your year for the zodiac, you wear this color to attract more abundance.

What is gold?

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These 2 zodiacs are most compatible with a snake.

What are Ox and Rooster?

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 This mythical Chinese beast comes out of its home in the mountains to attack villages every year. To scare it away, villagers used fire, fireworks, and the color red.

What is Nian?

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In Taiwan, this food is one of the most popular dishes.

What are pineapples?