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2011: Year of the Rabbit

For many people around the world the Chinese zodiac is shrouded in mystery. The ancient calendar kept secrets on the personality and fortune of each and under the old system, 2011 is the lunar year of the rabbit.


The Chinese calendar has a 12-year cycle and each corresponds to an animal. The system keeps a cyclical concept of time.
Rabbit is the fourth animal in the zodiac. His year is associated with the earthly branch symbol 卯 (mao).

The first Year of the Rabbit in the twentieth century was in 1903. The Chinese say that people adopt the characteristics of animals in which several years were born. Those who did so in the Year of the Rabbit are generally individuals expressive, witty and wise.

Rabbit Years:
1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011

The rabbit is one of the closest animals to humans. Her adorable image appears on many pieces of folk art.

The most famous is the God Rabbit, an old toy clay encuenta only in Beijing. Its origin dates back to the Ming Dynasty 600 years ago and the character has been a symbol of peace and fortune in the culture of Beijing.


The Rabbit God was revered during the Mid-Autumn Festival and supposedly shaped his image following the jade rabbit, who was said to have descended from the moon to save the capital city pest.

Creating stamps with the zodiac animal is a tradition in the postal service in China. For the Year of the Rabbit, the designers have thought of the traditional paper-cut, with its well-known animal in full race position. The stamp has as its backdrop the form of the Moon, according to the mythological story versa, the rabbit lives next to the China goddess Chang'E on its surface.

Weeks before Chinese Lunar New Year, pet stores nationwide are reporting rising sales of these cute little animals. Toys, accessories and gifts in the form of rabbits also are very popular items this season. It is believed to have the animal symbol of the year brings good luck for the whole family.

A signal is created especially for the Year of the Rabbit called "Hands of Rabbit." Was used for the first time on the Internet and its use expanded rapidly in the country.The crossing fingers symbolizes intimacy while the thumbs act as ears. Some are much more creative and increase smiley faces, polka dots and New Year messages in the fingertips to add some extra nuances to the image. Pampering

the bunny in every possible way, Chinese people want a good start new year.