The Jade Emperor chose the order of the animals in the Chinese zodiac. How did he decide? Watch and find out!

Traditional story adapted by Sue Clarke | Animation by Cambridge English Online

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There are twelve animals in the story. Which one is your favourite? Tell us about it!

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Animals
Lunar New Year
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MissFairyPony's picture MissFairyPony replied on Romania

I am a snake .I don't like the snake. I like the tiger sign!

KickingPterodactylAnt's picture KickingPterodac... replied on United Kingdom (Great Britain)

YEAR OFF THE RABBIT! TOMMORW IS AND I AM HAVING CHINESE FOOD FOR SCHOOL DINNERS I JUST CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PrincessPixiePea's picture PrincessPixiePea replied on France

Yummy!

Princess Pixie Pea (website editor)

AgentGoldRainforest's picture AgentGoldRainforest replied on France

Hello everyone
 
I enjoyed this story and have been learning about the year of the Rabbit.
Those born under this sign are affectionate, talented, obliging, always pleasant, valuing security and tranquility. They have a tendency to get too sentimental and superficial and to avoid conflict and emotional involvement. Being cautious and conservative, they usually take no risk and are successful in business. They would also make a good lawyer, diplomat, or actor. Their best life partners are Sheep or Pigs instead of Roosters.
 
I was born in the year of the Sheep and so we make good friends to rabbits!
 
Edouard, France
 
 
 

DoctorDJRainforest's picture DoctorDJRainforest replied on France

Happy new year everyone - it is now the year of the RABBIT!
 Alexandre, France
 

QueenFieldStegosaurus's picture QueenFieldStego... replied on Poland

i did not like the rat's behaviour

SilverRoseTrumpet's picture SilverRoseTrumpet replied on Algeria

hi,
my date of birth is in may so i am a dragon
i like to help other people
bye for now

DiamondTieJeans's picture DiamondTieJeans replied on Morocco

the rat is bad and iam a cat and u boys are  lions and girls are cat s so bye i have to go now bye i have to read stories i will see you nest time and iam girl. so bye now.

BronzeGold6's picture BronzeGold6 replied on Burma

THE RAT IS SUCH A CHEATER!

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