It's the Chinese New Year - Which Animal Are You?

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On the Chinese zodiac calendar, 2014 is the Year of the Horse (specifically, the Year of the Green Wooden Horse). It starts today (January 31) and will end on February 18, 2015. This is the 31st of the 60 year cycle called Chia Wu.

 

2014 Chinese Year of the Horse

On January 31, 2014 begins the Chinese Year of the Horse. Its Earthly Branch is 午 (wǔ). Wikimediai Commons: 사랑

 

The Chinese Zodiac Calendar (also called Sheng Xiao) is divided into twelve: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. The signs orignated in the Han dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD).

 

What does the Year of the Horse Mean?

The Year of the Horse is supposed to bring wealth and prosperity.

 

What is your Chinese Zodiac Sign?

 

It's the Chinese New Year - Which Animal Are You? Spin the Zodiac!

 

Depending on YOUR sign, you will have an additional fortune. Try this cool Zodiac Spinner to get your fortune - just enter your birthdate!

 

 

The Thomas Cook Chinese New Year Horoscope Finder

 

 

 

 

 

 

Celebrations are going on all around the globe!

 

Year of the Wooden Horse, Manila Chinatown, Chinese New Year 2014

Year of the Wooden Horse, Manila Chinatown, Chinese New Year 2014, Wikimedia commons: Ramon Velasquez

 

How will you celebrate?

We suggest making Chinese Dumplings - here is an authentic Chinese Dumpling Recipe.

 

How to Make Chinese Dumplings - an authentic Chinese recipe

 

 

 

2014 Year of the Horse

Year of the Horse. Wikimedia Commons: National Bank of Ukraine

 

 

Happy Chinese New Year!

 

 

 

 

 

2014 is the Year of the Horse. Happy Chinese New Year! What's your Chinese zodiac sign?

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