Although the rabbit was smaller than the other animals, it was clever and skilled at jumping, ultimately racing to secure fourth place. Folktales portray the rabbit as a symbol of gentleness, kindness ...

Editor's note: The Chinese zodiac, or "shengxiao," consists of 12 animal signs that mark the years. Each animal represents one year in a repeating 12-year cycle, which is calculated based on the ...

Chinese New Year, known as the Spring Festival ... The people of China also have an other-worldly relationship to the symbol of the rabbit. “In China, we believe there is a Goddess called ...