👑The Chinese New Year is a recognized holiday by many Asian countries and is celebrated worldwide by an estimated 1.5 billion people. 2022 is the “Year of the Tiger” and to be more specific it is the water tiger and the Yang year. Sounds pretty complicated right? Well, it really isn’t if you understand the basics and know where to find more in-depth information.
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What is the Chinese New Year?
Also known as the Spring Festival, this festival marks the end of winter and the beginning of the Spring season. This new year signifies leaving the past behind and starting a new fresh year. Each year is represented by one of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs along with one of the 5 elements (metal, water, wood, fire and earth). It takes 60 years for the same sign and element to cycle again. For example, 2022 is the year of the water Tiger and this exact combination will not cycle again for another 60 years. On top of the zodiac signs and elements, the year will be either a Yin or Yang so there is a lot more that goes into defining the Chinese New Year.
When is the Chinese New Year?
The Chinese New Year is not celebrated on the same day each year, but it falls on the first new moon of the year. Also referred to as the Lunar New Year, the holiday follows the moon cycles. The Chinese celebrations last for 15 days with the Lantern Festival signifying the last day. Other Asian countries may celebrate the same Lunar New Year but call it a different name and the duration may not be as long. Want to see the Chinese New Year Calendar? Check it out here.
What is your Chinese zodiac sign?
Instead of the month you were born, the Chinese zodiac signs are defined by the year you were born. Below is a chart to see what your Chinese Zodiac sign is:
- Rat – 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
- Ox – 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
- Tiger – 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
- Rabbit – 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
- Dragon – 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
- Snake – 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
- Horse – 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
- Goat – 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
- Monkey – 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028
- Rooster – 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
- Dog – 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030
- Pig – 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031
For more in depth explanation of your Chinese zodiac sign by elements and traits, visit https://chinesenewyear.net/ or for more history about the holiday visit Chinese New Year – Wikipedia.
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