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There are twelve animals in the Chinese Zodiac. The origins of the Chinese Zodiac are not known, but there are many legends. The legend that I know of is that there was a race held by the Jade Emperor and the first twelve animals to finish would win. As the race went on various things happened and the animals that won were as follows: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. There are many other legends and nobody knows for sure why these were the twelve animals.
It gets a bit more complex, the animals in the cycle are tempered by the five Chinese elements of Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth. This means you have (for example) fire pigs, water rats etc.
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What do Chinese celebrate?
they celebrate CHINESE NEW YEAR
Why are animals used to celebrate Chinese New Year?
I am Chinese, and there is a traditional legend that the most special animals on the earth were invited to a party with "The ruler of the heavens" and then the ruler tells them to run in a race and the order of the animals is according to the place in the race that they were in. You might not understand, because it a Chinese legend. That us the best way I can put it.
Why people celebrate Chinese New Year?
people celebrate Chinese new year is because Chinese new year is their tradition.
What do Chinese people celebrate every year?
Chinese celebrate Chinese New Year, Moon Cake, and Lantern festival.
Where do they Chinese celebrate Chinese New Year?
They celebrate at home together with their families
How many people celebrate Chinese New Year in china?
83 percent of Chinese celebrate Chinese new year
Why do Chinese people celebrate Chinese new years?
Chinese people celebrate Chinese new year because it is a brand new year for Chinese people (and they want to receive red packets).
Who celebrate Chinese new year true or false?
Chinese
Why do people celebrate this holiday?
Why do people celebrate chinese new year
Where do Chinese people celebrate new year?
Normally Chinese people will always celebrate new year at home with their entire family!
What is a Chinese New Year?
it is a hoilday when Chinese celebrate a new year like Daniel does when he plays hockey
How many countries celebrate the new year?
It is not a certain number of countries who celebrate the Lunar New Year. Any country with a significant Chinese population celebrates the Chinese New Year.
