It is always something to be grateful to your maker for, living to see another year is the best thing that will ever happen to any human. As an Igbo adage goes “onye din du na kpata ego” (only he who is alive can have riches). All your goals and dreams would be a mere one, for live is the ultimate thing in the world it is the only thing common between the guys with neck-ties of Wall Street and those at the roadside.



Why Does China Celebrate New Year
New Year is celebrated by all, but it is really a big deal for the Chinese; so what is the big deal in the New Year? New Year is basically a time for reunion for families, lost and forgotten relationships. It is a time to come together and celebrate life and longevity. Chinese all over the world return home to dine and wine with their families (the New Year’s Eve dinner is called the reunion dinner)

When Is The Chinese New Year?
The 2016 Chinese New Year starts on the 8th of February 2016. This New Year is according to the Chinese Lunar Calendar where each month begins on the darkest day. The New Year festive celebrations begin on the first day of the month up on till the fifteenth day.

The Chinese New Year Animals
The Chinese New Year animals are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. They are called the Chinese Zodiac

Things To Know
The current New Year animal is the Sheep, which has reigned from 19-02-2015 to 7-02-2016
The next New Year Animal is the Monkey which will reign from 8-02-2016 to 27-01-2017

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