How the 12 Chinese zodiac animals were chosen and ordered: a race According to legend, the Jade Emperor held a race to determine how to name each year, which brought out the best, and worst, in the ...

The Year of the Snake began on Jan. 29, marking the start of the Lunar New Year and the end of the Year of the Dragon ...

The Lunar New Year is the most important holiday in China and many other Asian countries. Celebrations will last until mid-February.

Each animal sign in the Chinese zodiac is associated with different aspects of luck, with some considered naturally more ...

Wisdom, Transformation, and Mystery The Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac is a time of deep reflection, strategic thinking, and transformation. Those born under this sign are believed to embody ...

In the Western culture, snakes are often associated with temptation, sin and evil forces, famously symbolized by the serpent in the Bible who lured Eve into eating the forbidden fruit. It is also ...