February 7th 2008 is the first day of the Chinese New Year. This is the Chinese year 4706.Since each year is named after 12 different animals, the Chinese New Year Dates system makes it easily for people, in particular, the old people to remember their age. Like for e.g. 2005 was Year of Rooster, 2006 is Year of Dog.And 2008 is Year of Rat.According to a myth, Lord Buddha invited all the animals on the Chinese New Year. But only 12 came, so he named the 12 years after each of the animals. He Proclaimed that |
