Editor's note: The Chinese zodiac, or "shengxiao," consists of 12 animal signs that mark the years. Each animal represents ...

Each animal represents one year in a repeating 12-year cycle, which is calculated based on the Chinese lunar calendar. The 12 animals, in order, are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake ...

Bidding farewell to the mythical Dragon, the world welcomes the Year of the Snake on January 29 — the first day of the Lunar ...

Amid the festive cheer, the snake -- a symbol that carries ... the zodiac include rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, sheep/goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. According to the Chinese lunar calendar, this ...

The Pig is the twelfth sign in the Chinese Zodiac, symbolising generosity, compassion and diligence. Those born under this ...

Chinese New Year is celebrated on Wednesday, January 29, with the government declaring it a special non-working holiday.