The Dragon Is the Only Mythical Animal on the Chinese Zodiac—or Is It?

Answers in Genesis ^ | 2/10/24 | Troy Lacey

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Chinese New Year 2024 will fall on Saturday, February 10, 2024. This means the Year of the Rabbit ends on February 9, and the Year of the Dragon (which coincidentally, this author is a member of) starts on February 10 according to the Chinese zodiac. Unlike the Gregorian calendar where New Year’s Day consistently occurs on January 1, the date of Chinese New Year changes every year, but it always falls between January 21 and February 20, usually the second new moon after the winter solstice. And unlike the usual one-day holiday for New Year’s (or two days for New Year’s Eve and Day), China’s public holiday for Lunar New Year is eight days, from Chinese New Year’s Eve to the sixth day of the lunar calendar new year.

Why an Article About a Chinese Zodiac Sign? Don’t worry, we’re not going to discuss what type of personality traits, best career choices, or the lucky (or unlucky) status of someone born under the dragon sign. We obviously don’t give credence to astrology. But there is an interesting and creation-themed reason for covering this topic which we will unpack below.

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In Việt Nam those are lì xì or tiền may mắn (lucky money).