the Chinese zodiac has inspired a variety of widely accepted animal-related legends and folktales. A Chinese legend tells of a divine dog sent to the human world to teach the values of loyalty and ...

Editor's note: The Chinese zodiac, or "shengxiao," consists of 12 ... sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. These animals, along with the 10 Heavenly Stems and 12 Earthly Branches, are ...

Lunar New Year, often called the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China and many other ...