According to Chinese astrology, each year is associated with one of the 12 animals of the zodiac, which combine with one of the 5 natural elements (fire, earth, water, metal and wood) to create a cycle that is completed every 60 years. Certainly, many of you may be familiar with the animals of the Chinese zodiac, made famous by the Fruit Basket manga series. The Chinese New Year is also called Lunar New Year, since the beginning of each month coincides with the new moon. For this reason, the start of the year is staggered by almost a month compared to our calendar!
Just today, in fact, the year of the rabbit begins! According to tradition, people born under the sign of the rabbit are quiet and reserved, with great sensitivity and an instinctive tendency to diplomacy that leads them to be generally very popular, but at the same time insecure and naive. In China, New Year celebrations will last for two weeks and they will culminate with the traditional lanterns festival!
To welcome the Lunar New Year, here’s a little roundup of our favorite rabbits!
1. My Melody by Sanrio – 2. Usahana by Sanrio – 3. Sugarbunnies by Sanrio – 4. Chou Fleur by San-x – 5. Ruu & Suu by San-x – 6. Sentimental Circus by San-x – 7. Usaru by Media Factory – 8. Mofy by SCP – 9. Mini Valley by Barunson.