Chinese New Year

dates, peace, Lunar, cycle, February, Sheep/Goat, fifteen,

China, Horse, animal, full, kind, moon, born, Spring, year
Chinese New Year is also known as ____________ Festival. It is celebrated
every year on different _________________ because the Chinese use the
___________ calendar for their festivals. The date changes according to the
new _________ that occurs in late January or ___________.
This year is the Year of the __________. Celebrations last for around
__________ days, starting on the new moon and finishing on the _______
moon. Chinese New Year is the largest festival in _________. The public
holiday to celebrate the event lasts for three days.
The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts twelve years, with each _______ named after
an __________. According to the myths, Buddha decided to gather all of the
animals, but only twelve came. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse,
goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig came. As a thank you, Buddha decided to
assign each of the animals a year on the ___________. The Chinese believe
that children ___________ in that year would take on the personality
traits of the animal assigned to that year.
In China, sheep and goats are considered to be
sympathetic and __________ animals. They are
symbolic of ___________ and harmony. Following a
dynamic and adventurous Year of the _________, this
year is predicted to be calm, steady and generous.

ANSWERS - Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is also known as Spring Festival. It is celebrated every year on
different dates because the Chinese use the Lunar calendar for their festivals. The
date changes according to the new moon that occurs in late January or February.
This year is the Year of the Sheep/Goat. Celebrations last for around fifteen days,
starting on the new moon and finishing on the full moon. Chinese New Year is the
largest festival in China. The public holiday to celebrate the event lasts for three
days.
The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts twelve years, with each year named after an
animal. According to the myths, Buddha decided to gather all of the animals, but
only twelve came. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey,
rooster, dog and pig came. As a thank you, Buddha decided to assign each of the
animals a year on the cycle. The Chinese believe that children born in that year
would take on the personality traits of the animal assigned to that year.
In China, sheep and goats are considered to be sympathetic and kind animals.
They are symbolic of peace and harmony. Following a dynamic and adventurous
Year of the Horse, this year is predicted to be calm, steady and generous.

Chinese New Year

dates, imagination, Lunar, cycle, February, Monkey, fifteen,
China, Dragon, animal, full, clever, moon, born, Spring,
Chinese New Year is also known as ____________ Festival. It is celebrated
every year on different _________________ because the Chinese use the
___________ calendar for their festivals. The date changes according to the
new _________ that occurs in late January or ___________.
This year is the Year of the __________. Celebrations last for around
__________ days, starting on the new moon and finishing on the _______
moon. Chinese New Year is the largest festival in _________. The public
holiday to celebrate the event lasts for three days.
The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts twelve years, with each _______ named after
an __________. According to the myths, Buddha decided to gather all of the
animals, but only twelve came. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse,
goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig came. As a thank you, Buddha decided to
assign each of the animals a year on the ___________. The Chinese believe
that children ___________ in that year would take on the personality
traits of the animal assigned to that year.
In China, monkeys are adored as being lively and full of
_________ and innocence. People born in this year
are thought to be _______, although mischievous,
and love a challenge. They are most compatible with
people born in the Year of the Snake or ________.

ANSWERS - Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is also known as Spring Festival. It is celebrated every year on
different dates because the Chinese use the Lunar calendar for their festivals. The
date changes according to the new moon that occurs in late January or February.
This year is the Year of the Monkey. Celebrations last for around fifteen days,
starting on the new moon and finishing on the full moon. Chinese New Year is the
largest festival in China. The public holiday to celebrate the event lasts for three
days.
The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts twelve years, with each year named after an
animal. According to the myths, Buddha decided to gather all of the animals, but
only twelve came. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey,
rooster, dog and pig came. As a thank you, Buddha decided to assign each of the
animals a year on the cycle. The Chinese believe that children born in that year
would take on the personality traits of the animal assigned to that year.
In China, monkeys are adored as being lively and full of imagination and
innocence. People born in this year are thought to be clever, although
mischievous, and love a challenge. They are most compatible with people born in
the Year of the Snake or Dragon.

Chinese New Year

dates,loyal, Lunar, cycle, February, Rooster, fifteen, China,
Tiger, animal, full, attention, moon, born, Spring, year
Chinese New Year is also known as ____________ Festival. It is celebrated
every year on different _________________ because the Chinese use the
___________ calendar for their festivals. The date changes according to the
new _________ that occurs in late January or ___________.
This year is the Year of the __________. Celebrations last for around
__________ days, starting on the new moon and finishing on the _______
moon. Chinese New Year is the largest festival in _________. The public
holiday to celebrate the event lasts for three days.
The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts twelve years, with each _______ named after
an __________. According to the myths, Buddha decided to gather all of the
animals, but only twelve came. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse,
goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig came. As a thank you, Buddha decided to
assign each of the animals a year on the ___________. The Chinese believe
that children ___________ in that year would take on the personality
traits of the animal assigned to that year.
In China, roosters are considered to be punctual and
__________ animals. People born in this year are
thought to be confident, hard-working and enjoy
being the centre of _________. They are most
compatible with people born in the Year of the
Dragon or ________.

ANSWERS - Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is also known as Spring Festival. It is celebrated every year on
different dates because the Chinese use the Lunar calendar for their festivals. The
date changes according to the new moon that occurs in late January or February.
This year is the Year of the Rooster. Celebrations last for around fifteen days,
starting on the new moon and finishing on the full moon. Chinese New Year is the
largest festival in China. The public holiday to celebrate the event lasts for three
days.
The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts twelve years, with each year named after an
animal. According to the myths, Buddha decided to gather all of the animals, but
only twelve came. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey,
rooster, dog and pig came. As a thank you, Buddha decided to assign each of the
animals a year on the cycle. The Chinese believe that children born in that year
would take on the personality traits of the animal assigned to that year.
In China, roosters are considered to be punctual and loyal animals. People born
in this year are thought to be confident, hard-working and enjoy being the centre
of attention. They are most compatible with people born in the Year of the
Dragon or Tiger.

Chinese New Year

dates, loyalty, Lunar, cycle, February, Dog, fifteen, China,
Tiger, animal, full, responsibility, moon, born, Spring, year
Chinese New Year is also known as ____________ Festival. It is celebrated
every year on different _________________ because the Chinese use the
___________ calendar for their festivals. The date changes according to the
new _________ that occurs in late January or ___________.
This year is the Year of the __________. Celebrations last for around
__________ days, starting on the new moon and finishing on the _______
moon. Chinese New Year is the largest festival in _________. The public
holiday to celebrate the event lasts for three days.
The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts twelve years, with each _______ named after
an __________. According to the myths, Buddha decided to gather all of the
animals, but only twelve came. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse,
goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig came. As a thank you, Buddha decided to
assign each of the animals a year on the ___________. The Chinese believe
that children ___________ in that year would take on the personality
traits of the animal assigned to that year.
In China, dogs are symbolic of honesty and _______.
People born in this year are thought to be friendly,
smart and have a strong sense of ________. They are
most compatible with people born in the Year of the
Rabbit or ________.

ANSWERS - Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is also known as Spring Festival. It is celebrated every year on
different dates because the Chinese use the Lunar calendar for their festivals. The
date changes according to the new moon that occurs in late January or February.
This year is the Year of the Dog. Celebrations last for around fifteen days, starting
on the new moon and finishing on the full moon. Chinese New Year is the largest
festival in China. The public holiday to celebrate the event lasts for three days.
The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts twelve years, with each year named after an
animal. According to the myths, Buddha decided to gather all of the animals, but
only twelve came. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey,
rooster, dog and pig came. As a thank you, Buddha decided to assign each of the
animals a year on the cycle. The Chinese believe that children born in that year
would take on the personality traits of the animal assigned to that year.
In China, dogs are symbolic of honesty and loyalty. People born in this year are
thought to be friendly, smart and have a strong sense of responsibility. They are
most compatible with people born in the Year of the Rabbit or Tiger.

Chinese New Year

dates, wealth, Lunar, cycle, February, Pig/Boar, fifteen,
China, Rabbit, animal, full, sincere, moon, born, Spring, year
Chinese New Year is also known as ____________ Festival. It is celebrated
every year on different _________________ because the Chinese use the
___________ calendar for their festivals. The date changes according to the
new _________ that occurs in late January or ___________.
This year is the Year of the __________. Celebrations last for around
__________ days, starting on the new moon and finishing on the _______
moon. Chinese New Year is the largest festival in _________. The public
holiday to celebrate the event lasts for three days.
The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts twelve years, with each _______ named after
an __________. According to the myths, Buddha decided to gather all of the
animals, but only twelve came. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse,
goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig came. As a thank you, Buddha decided to
assign each of the animals a year on the ___________. The Chinese believe
that children ___________ in that year would take on the
personality traits of the animal assigned to that year.
In China, boars and pigs are considered to be
carefree and fun. They are symbolic of good
fortune and ________. People born in this
year are thought to be happy, __________and
generous. They are most compatible with people
born in the Year of the __________ or Sheep/Goat.

ANSWERS - Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is also known as Spring Festival. It is celebrated every year on
different dates because the Chinese use the Lunar calendar for their festivals. The
date changes according to the new moon that occurs in late January or February.
This year is the Year of the Pig/Boar. Celebrations last for around fifteen days,
starting on the new moon and finishing on the full moon. Chinese New Year is the
largest festival in China. The public holiday to celebrate the event lasts for three
days.
The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts twelve years, with each year named after an
animal. According to the myths, Buddha decided to gather all of the animals, but
only twelve came. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey,
rooster, dog and pig came. As a thank you, Buddha decided to assign each of the
animals a year on the cycle. The Chinese believe that children born in that year
would take on the personality traits of the animal assigned to that year.
In China, boars and pigs are considered to be carefree and fun. They are symbolic
of good fortune and wealth. People born in this year are thought to be happy,
sincere, and generous. They are most compatible with people born in the Year of
the Rabbit or Sheep/Goat.

Chinese New Year

dates, wisdom, Lunar, cycle, February, Rat, fifteen, China,
Monkey, animal, full, witty, moon, born, Spring, year
Chinese New Year is also known as ____________ Festival. It is celebrated
every year on different _________________ because the Chinese use the
___________ calendar for their festivals. The date changes according to the
new _________ that occurs in late January or ___________.
This year is the Year of the __________. Celebrations last for around
__________ days, starting on the new moon and finishing on the _______
moon. Chinese New Year is the largest festival in _________. The public
holiday to celebrate the event lasts for three days.
The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts twelve years, with each _______ named after
an __________. According to the myths, Buddha decided to gather all of the
animals, but only twelve came. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse,
goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig came. As a thank you, Buddha decided to
assign each of the animals a year on the ___________. The Chinese believe
that children ___________ in that year would take on the
personality traits of the animal assigned to that year.
In China, rats are considered to be alert and ______
animals. They are symbolic of _______. They are
most compatible with people born in the Year of
the Dragon or ___________ .

ANSWERS - Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is also known as Spring Festival. It is celebrated every year on
different dates because the Chinese use the Lunar calendar for their festivals. The
date changes according to the new moon that occurs in late January or February.
This year is the Year of the Rat. Celebrations last for around fifteen days, starting
on the new moon and finishing on the full moon. Chinese New Year is the largest
festival in China. The public holiday to celebrate the event lasts for three days.
The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts twelve years, with each year named after an
animal. According to the myths, Buddha decided to gather all of the animals, but
only twelve came. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey,
rooster, dog and pig came. As a thank you, Buddha decided to assign each of the
animals a year on the cycle. The Chinese believe that children born in that year
would take on the personality traits of the animal assigned to that year.
In China, rats are considered to be alert and witty animals. They are symbolic of
wisdom. They are most compatible with people born in the Year of the Dragon or
Monkey.

Chinese New Year

dates, diligence, Lunar, cycle, February, Ox/Buffalo, fifteen, China,
Rooster, animal, ambitious, kind, moon, born, Spring, year
Chinese New Year is also known as ____________ Festival. It is celebrated
every year on different _________________ because the Chinese use the
___________ calendar for their festivals. The date changes according to the
new _________ that occurs in late January or ___________.
This year is the Year of the __________. Celebrations last for around
__________ days, starting on the new moon and finishing on the _______
moon. Chinese New Year is the largest festival in _________. The public
holiday to celebrate the event lasts for three days.
The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts twelve years, with each _______ named after
an __________. According to the myths, Buddha decided to gather all of the
animals, but only twelve came. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse,
goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig came. As a thank you, Buddha decided to
assign each of the animals a year on the ___________. The Chinese believe
that children ___________ in that year would take on the
personality traits of the animal assigned to that year.
In China, ox and buffalo are symbolic of
_______. People born in this year are thought
to be persistent, ________, and
straightforward. They are most compatible
with people born in the Year of the Rat or
___________.

ANSWERS - Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is also known as Spring Festival. It is celebrated every year on
different dates because the Chinese use the Lunar calendar for their festivals. The
date changes according to the new moon that occurs in late January or February.
This year is the Year of the Ox/Buffalo. Celebrations last for around fifteen days,
starting on the new moon and finishing on the full moon. Chinese New Year is the
largest festival in China. The public holiday to celebrate the event lasts for three
days.
The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts twelve years, with each year named after an
animal. According to the myths, Buddha decided to gather all of the animals, but
only twelve came. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey,
rooster, dog and pig came. As a thank you, Buddha decided to assign each of the
animals a year on the cycle. The Chinese believe that children born in that year
would take on the personality traits of the animal assigned to that year.
In China, ox and buffalo are symbolic of diligence. People born in this year are
thought to be persistent, ambitious, and straightforward. They are most
compatible with people born in the Year of the Rat or Rooster.

Chinese New Year

dates, power, Lunar, cycle, February, Tiger, fifteen, China,
Horse, animal, full, brave, moon, born, Spring, year
Chinese New Year is also known as ____________ Festival. It is celebrated
every year on different _________________ because the Chinese use the
___________ calendar for their festivals. The date changes according to the
new _________ that occurs in late January or ___________.
This year is the Year of the __________. Celebrations last for around
__________ days, starting on the new moon and finishing on the _______
moon. Chinese New Year is the largest festival in _________. The public
holiday to celebrate the event lasts for three days.
The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts twelve years, with each _______ named after
an __________. According to the myths, Buddha decided to gather all of the
animals, but only twelve came. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse,
goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig came. As a thank you, Buddha decided to
assign each of the animals a year on the ___________. The Chinese believe
that children ___________ in that year would take on the personality traits of
the animal assigned to that year.
In China, tigers are considered to be ________ and forceful animals. They are
symbolic of ______. People born in this year are most compatible with people
born in the Year of the Goat or
________.

ANSWERS - Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is also known as Spring Festival. It is celebrated every year on
different dates because the Chinese use the Lunar calendar for their festivals. The
date changes according to the new moon that occurs in late January or February.
This year is the Year of the Tiger. Celebrations last for around fifteen days, starting
on the new moon and finishing on the full moon. Chinese New Year is the largest
festival in China. The public holiday to celebrate the event lasts for three days.
The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts twelve years, with each year named after an
animal. According to the myths, Buddha decided to gather all of the animals, but
only twelve came. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey,
rooster, dog and pig came. As a thank you, Buddha decided to assign each of the
animals a year on the cycle. The Chinese believe that children born in that year
would take on the personality traits of the animal assigned to that year.
In China, tigers are considered to be brave and forceful animals. They are symbolic
of power. People born in this year are most compatible with people born in the
Year of the Goat or Horse.

Chinese New Year

dates, Dog, Lunar, cycle, February, Rabbit/Hare, fifteen, China,
longevity, animal, full, quiet, moon, born, Spring, year
Chinese New Year is also known as ____________ Festival. It is celebrated
every year on different _________________ because the Chinese use the
___________ calendar for their festivals. The date changes according to the
new _________ that occurs in late January or ___________.
This year is the Year of the __________. Celebrations last for around
__________ days, starting on the new moon and finishing on the _______
moon. Chinese New Year is the largest festival in _________. The public
holiday to celebrate the event lasts for three days.
The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts twelve years, with each _______ named after
an __________. According to the myths, Buddha decided to gather all of the
animals, but only twelve came. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse,
goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig came. As a thank you, Buddha decided to
assign each of the animals a year on the ___________. The Chinese believe
that children ___________ in that year would take on the
personality traits of the animal assigned to that year.
In China, rabbits and hares are
symbolic of good luck and __________.
People born in this year are thought to be
gentle, ___________, and polite. They are most
compatible with people born in the Year of the
Pig/Boar or ___________.

ANSWERS - Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is also known as Spring Festival. It is celebrated every year on
different dates because the Chinese use the Lunar calendar for their festivals. The
date changes according to the new moon that occurs in late January or February.
This year is the Year of the Rabbit/Hare. Celebrations last for around fifteen days,
starting on the new moon and finishing on the full moon. Chinese New Year is the
largest festival in China. The public holiday to celebrate the event lasts for three
days.
The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts twelve years, with each year named after an
animal. According to the myths, Buddha decided to gather all of the animals, but
only twelve came. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey,
rooster, dog and pig came. As a thank you, Buddha decided to assign each of the
animals a year on the cycle. The Chinese believe that children born in that year
would take on the personality traits of the animal assigned to that year.
In China, rabbits and hares are symbolic of good luck and longevity. People born
in this year are thought to be gentle, quiet, and polite. They are most compatible
with people born in the Year of the Pig/Boar or Dog.

Chinese New Year

dates, honor, Lunar, cycle, February, Dragon, fifteen, China,
Monkey, animal, imaginary, kind, moon, born, Spring, year
Chinese New Year is also known as ____________ Festival. It is celebrated
every year on different _________________ because the Chinese use the
___________ calendar for their festivals. The date changes according to the
new _________ that occurs in late January or ___________.
This year is the Year of the __________. Celebrations last for around
__________ days, starting on the new moon and finishing on the _______
moon. Chinese New Year is the largest festival in _________. The public
holiday to celebrate the event lasts for three days.
The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts twelve years, with each _______ named after
an __________. According to the myths, Buddha decided to gather all of the
animals, but only twelve came. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse,
goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig came. As a thank you, Buddha decided to
assign each of the animals a year on the ___________. The Chinese believe
that children ___________ in that year would take on the
personality traits of the animal assigned to that year.
In China, sheep and goats are considered to
be sympathetic and __________ animals.
They are symbolic of ___________ and
harmony. Following a dynamic and
adventurous Year of the _________, this year
is predicted to be calm, steady and generous.

ANSWERS - Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is also known as Spring Festival. It is celebrated every year on
different dates because the Chinese use the Lunar calendar for their festivals. The
date changes according to the new moon that occurs in late January or February.
This year is the Year of the Dragon. Celebrations last for around fifteen days,
starting on the new moon and finishing on the full moon. Chinese New Year is the
largest festival in China. The public holiday to celebrate the event lasts for three
days.
The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts twelve years, with each year named after an
animal. According to the myths, Buddha decided to gather all of the animals, but
only twelve came. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey,
rooster, dog and pig came. As a thank you, Buddha decided to assign each of the
animals a year on the cycle. The Chinese believe that children born in that year
would take on the personality traits of the animal assigned to that year.
Among the Chinese Zodiac animals, the dragon is the sole imaginary animal. They
are symbolic of honor and authority. People born in this year are thought to be
energetic and successful. They are most compatible with people born in the Year
of the Rat or Monkey.

Chinese New Year

dates, wisdom, Lunar, cycle, February, Snake, fifteen, China,
Horse, animal, full, determined, moon, born, Spring, year
Chinese New Year is also known as ____________ Festival. It is celebrated
every year on different _________________ because the Chinese use the
___________ calendar for their festivals. The date changes according to the
new _________ that occurs in late January or ___________.
This year is the Year of the __________. Celebrations last for around
__________ days, starting on the new moon and finishing on the _______
moon. Chinese New Year is the largest festival in _________. The public
holiday to celebrate the event lasts for three days.
The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts twelve years, with each _______ named after
an __________. According to the myths, Buddha decided to gather all of the
animals, but only twelve came. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse,
goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig came. As a thank you, Buddha decided to
assign each of the animals a year on the ___________. The Chinese believe
that children ___________ in that year would take on the
personality traits of the animal assigned to that year.
The snake is considered the most enigmatic out
of the Chinese Zodiac animals. In China, snakes
represent _________. People born in this year
are thought to be _________ and intuitive . They
are most compatible with people born in the
Year of the Rooster or _________.

ANSWERS - Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is also known as Spring Festival. It is celebrated every year on
different dates because the Chinese use the Lunar calendar for their festivals. The
date changes according to the new moon that occurs in late January or February.
This year is the Year of the Snake. Celebrations last for around fifteen days,
starting on the new moon and finishing on the full moon. Chinese New Year is the
largest festival in China. The public holiday to celebrate the event lasts for three
days.
The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts twelve years, with each year named after an
animal. According to the myths, Buddha decided to gather all of the animals, but
only twelve came. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey,
rooster, dog and pig came. As a thank you, Buddha decided to assign each of the
animals a year on the cycle. The Chinese believe that children born in that year
would take on the personality traits of the animal assigned to that year.
The snake is considered the most enigmatic out of the Chinese Zodiac animals. In
China, snakes represent wisdom. People born in this year are thought to be
determined and intuitive . They are most compatible with people born in the Year
of the Rooster or Horse.

Chinese New Year

dates, farm, Lunar, cycle, February, Horse, fifteen, China,
higher, animal, full, favourite, moon, born, Spring, year
Chinese New Year is also known as ____________ Festival. It is celebrated
every year on different _________________ because the Chinese use the
___________ calendar for their festivals. The date changes according to the
new _________ that occurs in late January or ___________.
This year is the Year of the __________. Celebrations last for around _______
days, starting on the new moon and finishing on the ________moon.
Chinese New Year is the largest festival in _______. The public holiday to
celebrate the event lasts for three days.
The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts twelve years, with each _______ named after
an __________. According to the myths, Buddha decided to gather all of the
animals, but only twelve came. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse,
goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig came. As a thank you, Buddha decided to
assign each of the animals a year on the ___________. The Chinese believe
that children ___________ in that year would take on the personality
traits of the animal assigned to that year.
The horse is considered one of Chinas ___________
animals. The Chinese believe that _________ work
should be left to the ox because they have higher
expectations of horses and believe that people
sitting on horseback come from noble or
__________ ranking families.

ANSWERS - Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is also known as Spring Festival. It is celebrated every year on
different dates because the Chinese use the Lunar calendar for their festivals. The
date changes according to the new moon that occurs in late January or February.
This year is the Year of the Horse. Celebrations last for around fifteen days,
starting on the new moon and finishing on the full moon. Chinese New Year is the
largest festival in China. The public holiday to celebrate the event lasts for three
days.
The Chinese zodiac cycle lasts twelve years, with each year named after an
animal. According to the myths, Buddha decided to gather all of the animals, but
only twelve came. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey,
rooster, dog and pig came. As a thank you, Buddha decided to assign each of the
animals a year on the cycle. The Chinese believe that children born in that year
would take on the personality traits of the animal assigned to that year.
The horse is considered one of Chinas favourite animals. The Chinese believe that
farm work should be left to the ox because they have higher expectations of
horses and believe that people sitting on horseback come from noble or higher
ranking families.