year of the dog

in yearofthedog •  7 years ago 

The Dog is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Dog is associated with the Earthly Branch symbol . The character refers to the actual animal while refers to the zodiac animal.

Just as New Year celebrations finish in the West, folks are gearing up to mark Chinese New Year in the East! February 16, 2018 marks the beginning of the Year of the Dog. Although it did not originate in Japan, the Chinese zodiac, and the 12 animals that represent it, have been embraced by Japanese culture. During the time of both the New Year on January first and the Lunar Calendar New Year in Japan, you will find the year’s zodiac animal on cards, decorations, and more!

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