Chinese New Year

The Chinese New Year is February 7 this year. This is the biggest holiday of the year for about one quarter of the world's population. Click here for more information about Chinese New Year traditions and celebrations.

Each Chinese year is named for one of 12 animals. This will be the Year of the Rat, the first of the 12 animals. According to one legend, the Emperor asked all the animals to a race. Only 12 animals showed up. The rat won the race by riding on the head of the ox as it swam a river and then jumping off in front of the ox just as it approached the finish line. Click here for more information about the Chinese Zodiac.

Best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!