The Great Race

The Chinese Lunar calendar names each year after one of twelve animals, this year is the year of the rabbit. Here is a story which tells of the Jade Emperor's clever plan to decide the order the animal years should go in. Find out who came first in The Great Race.

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Tell me about your birthday.

• When’s your date of birth? (This is your birthday, including the year you were born.)

• Do you know your Chinese zodiac sign? If so, what animal is it? If not, explore the topic of the Chinese New Year and you can find out.
• How do you usually celebrate your birthday?