What is 2024 Lunar New Year animal?

The Lunar New Year marks the start of a new year according to the lunisolar or lunar calendar.

Globally, billions of people observe the Lunar New Year celebration on the first lunar new year according to their calendar.

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The Lunisolar New Year is celebrated on the same date in most of East Asia.

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The first day of the Lunar New Year in 2024 is Saturday, February 10.

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This year, 2024, follows 2023's Year of the Rabbit and comes before 2025's Year of the Snake.

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Another name for the Chinese New Year is the "Spring Festival," and it marks the beginning of spring and the end of winter.

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In China, the date of the New Year is based on the lunar calendar and usually takes place between January 21 and February 20.

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The twelve animals that make up the Chinese zodiac are as follows: dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, and pig.

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One animal represents each zodiac sign at the beginning of the year.

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