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In Chinese tradition each year is named after one of 12 different animals of the Chinese zodiac: Rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. To celebrate the Lunar New Year on 29 January, BBC Bitesize explores significance of The Year of the Snake. In the Chinese zodiac, the snake is the sixth of the twelve-year cycle of animals A primary school assembly framework for KS1, KS2 and P1 - P7 celebrating Lunar New (also known as Chinese New Year). Includes video, suggestions for songs, optional words for reflection and prayer. Abbie takes to the street with her family for a parade and firecracker display. Find out how the animals of the Chinese Zodiac decided who would have which year named after them. You can find out Each year is associated with one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. This year is the Year of the Tiger. It is said that children born in the year ahead will be brave, competitive and strong. Uncover and understand what the Chinese Zodiac is. Learn about who invited all the animals in the world to take part in a race in this Bitesize article. In Chinese tradition, each year is represented by one of 12 different animals, which feature in the Chinese zodiac Celebrations are marking the change from the year of the Rabbit to the year of In Chinese tradition, each year is represented by one of 12 different animals, which feature in the Chinese zodiac: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat In Chinese tradition, each year is represented by one of 12 different animals, including a rabbit, snake and pig The exact date of Lunar New Year changes each year - it's linked to the start of a The animals will be part of the first procession in Rugby as the Chinese year of the snake begins. A celebration to mark the Chinese New Year is to be held for the first time in a Warwickshire A BBC primary assembly for KS1 and KS2 exploring Chinese New Year, with a 4 minute video. In Chinese tradition, each year is represented by one of 12 zodiac animals: The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, ram (or goat), monkey, rooster, dog and pig. In 2025 Chinese New Year Each Chinese lunar year has a Chinese zodiac sign animal. The Chinese zodiac year's stsarting date is a little different from the Gregorian year. It starts from Chinese New Year. The Chinese zodiac years chart below is provided to help you find out the exact starting and ending dates of the Chinese zodiac years. (This is especially useful for There are 12 different animals: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog and boar. Each has its own distinctive set of characteristics. In Chinese tradition, each year is represented by one of 12 zodiac animals: The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, ram (or goat), monkey, rooster, dog and pig. In 2025 Chinese New Year BBC Learning English 2025 Lunar New Year's Special: What is the Chinese zodiac and what's the story behind it? 十二生肖的故事和习俗 According to the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the year of Find out how the animals of the Chinese Zodiac decided who would have which year named after them. Chinese New Year Story. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Adapted by Jan Payne. Long ago, in China, the Emperor wanted a new way of measuring time. A different sort of New Year. ‘Let us name the years after animals!’ he said. New Year Linked To 12 Animals. According to Chinese Lunar new year, each New Year is linked to one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. Year 2025 marks the Year of the Snake, the sixth animal in the zodiac cycle. The Snake is considered to be symboling wisdom, elegance, and intuition. In Chinese culture, the zodiacs work in a 12-year cycle that links each year to an animal sign. The 12 animal signs are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog
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