The Jade Emperor holds a race for the animals to decide the order of the Zodiac. Show more Many years ago, the Jade Emperor of China held a race across a great river to decide the order of the ...

Thousands of years later, each lunar year is still said to possess certain characteristics of its animal namesake, and those ...

Among the ones that people pay attention to during the Lunar New Year are the reigning tai sui and the Jade Emperor. Tai sui, also known as the Grand Duke of Jupiter, is the guardian deity of the ...

According to one of the most enduring legends, it was because of the Jade Emperor, also known as the ruler of heaven, who wanted to create a way to measure time. He decided to invite all the ...

Besides the tai sui and Jade Emperor, the gods of wealth, doors and kitchens are also appeased by those wanting the best shot ...

Though the snake may get a bad rap across many Western cultures, the animal is actually a celebrated and revered sign across ...

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 ...

According to legend, the Jade Emperor held a race to determine how to name each year, which brought out the best, and worst, ...

Blaming the Jade Emperor for creating him that way, the snake’s anger morphed into physiological changes, like growing fangs, and prompted him to snap at the other creatures. Word reached the ...

According to the Chinese lunar calendar, 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake, symbolizing wisdom, intuition and mystery. This ...

An often overlooked, yet highly impactful world cinema industry in the last few decades, Chinese cinema remains widely known ...

The Lunar New Year usually starts sometime between late January and mid-February. This year, the festivities begin on ...