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Where is China? China is in Northeast Asia. China is the fourth biggest country in the world, after Russia, Canada, and USA. China has the largest population in the world

When is Chinese New Year? Chinese New Year usually starts somewhere between late January and Early February. It is 5 Feb this year. The date changes from year to year because it follows Lunar calendar.

12 Chinese Zodiac Animals 2019 will be a year of the Pig, starting from February 5th 2019 and ending of January 24th 2020. 2020 will be a year of the Rat. 2018 was a year of the Dog. The Chinese zodiac is a repeating cycle of 12 years, with each year being represented by an animal. Chinese zodiac animals have lucky meanings. It's believed that people born in a given year have the personality of that year's animal. 

12 Chinese Zodiac Animals

12 Chinese Zodiac Animals Recent Years Personality Traits Rat 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020 Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile, kind Ox 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021 Diligent, dependable, strong, determined Tiger 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022 Brave, confident, competitive Rabbit 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023 Quiet, elegant, kind, responsible Dragon 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024 Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic Snake 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025 Enigmatic, intelligent, wise Horse 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026 Animated, active, energetic Goat 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027 Calm, gentle, sympathetic Monkey 980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028 Sharp, smart, curiosity Rooster 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029 Observant, hardworking, courageous Dog 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030 Lovely, honest, prudent Pig 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031 Compassionate, generous, diligent

Celebrate Chinese New Year Chinese New Year is the most significant holiday on the Chinese calendar. Families usually gather for a reunion dinner on New Year’s Eve. There is a tradition to eat fish as it is believed that fish will bring wealth in the new year. Red pockets （红包）are cash gifts that are given by senior family members to their juniors. New Year’s firecrackers are made from strings of rolled red paper containing gunpowder. Traditionally, it is believed that the loud noise of the firecrackers serves to scare away evil spirits, although nowadays firecrackers are banned in many cities for safety reasons.

Celebrate Chinese New Year Lion Dance is a colorful traditional dance, which is said to bring good luck. It is performed outdoors to the accompaniment of drums and cymbals, sometimes as a street parade. Decorating. You can always tell when Chinese New Year is around the corner. Red lanterns are hung up in streets, while windows and doors are decorated with posters and papers.  The color red is everywhere, because it is associated with wealth and good fortune in Chinese culture. 

Now here’s the hard questions 1. During the Chinese New Year, what do children receive in red envelopes? a. Candy b. Money c. Stickers d. Toys 2. How many animals are there in the Chinese Zodiac? a. 4 b. 8 c. 12 d. 16 3. Which of the following animals is not in the Chinese Zodiac? a. Dog b. Panda c. Dragon d. Rat