According to myth, as the new year approached, twelve animals were arguing. There was a rat, an ox, a tiger, a sheep, a rabbit, a dragon, a snake, a dog, a horse, a rooster, a monkey, and a pig.

Chinese legend has it that an old man used loud noises and red objects to scare off a beast called Nian. This story of guo nian (meaning “new year”) explains why Chinese hang red decorations ...

With February 5 marking the beginning of the Year of the Pig on the Chinese calendar ... bellies and connection with Earth’s spirits. The story of how piggy banks became part of Western culture ...

One of the most colourful Chinese traditions ... that heralds the start of a new year. You might not be able to see one in person right now, but you can watch ones from previous years on YouTube.

See how we rate products and services to help you make smart decisions with your money. Chinese New Year is on February 8th, to celebrate the year of the Monkey. Growing up in a Chinese household ...

Lion dancer makes impact on Chinese Lunar New Year tradition People around the world on Saturday celebrated the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year, marking the first day of the Year of the Rat ...