For better luck in the Year of the Snake 2025, also pray to these 3 Chinese gods
Besides the tai sui and Jade Emperor, the gods of wealth, doors and kitchens are also appeased by those wanting the best shot ...
How the 12 Chinese zodiac animals were chosen and put in order, and why there’s no cat
According to legend, the Jade Emperor held a race to determine how to name each year, which brought out the best, and worst, ...
Lunar New Year ushers in the 'Year of the Snake.' Here's what the snake symbolizes
The Lunar New Year begins Jan. 29 ushering in the "Year of the Snake." Here's what to know about the "Year of the Snake" and ...
Chinese zodiac legend about Lunar New Year can explain the premise of the beloved cartoon Tom and Jerry
The Chinese zodiac legend recounts how the rat, betraying the cat, won the Jade Emperors race, securing the first year. The ...
Musical Storyland - The Great Race
The Jade Emperor holds a race for the animals to decide the order of the Zodiac. Many years ago, the Jade Emperor of China held a race across a great river to decide the order of the years of the ...
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How the creatures in the Chinese Zodiac found their place
It's based on an ancient tale, and it goes a little like this… The story goes that a race was organised by the Jade Emperor - one of the most important gods in traditional Chinese religion - who ...
Lunar New Year: The Year of the Snake and it’s meaning
According to the Chinese lunar calendar, 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake, symbolizing wisdom, intuition and mystery. This ...