The Chinese Zodiac: A Living Tradition Behind the Animals You Love
If you’ve ever walked through a Chinese New Year market, you’ve probably seen them—playful rabbits, proud dragons, cheerful pigs—painted on lanterns, stitched into fabrics, or carved into tiny keepsakes. These aren’t just cute designs. They come from the Chinese Zodiac, or Shengxiao (生肖), a tradition that has quietly shaped everyday life in China for over 2,000 years.





