The Chinese New Year falls on a different day each year sometime between the end of January and mid-February. The details as to when it will be each year are somewhat confusing but it is determined by the lunisolar calendar.
Year of the Rabbit
2011 is the year of the Rabbit. The last year of the Rabbit was 12 years ago, in 1999. The cycle repeats animals every twelve years so the next year of the Rabbit will be in 2023.
About the Rabbit
Rabbits are curious creatures who enjoy their alone time but also have individual personalities. Similar to the exotic pets, people who are born during the year of the Rabbit are said to have certain likes and dislikes, personality traits, and behaviors. They are said to be calm, often reserved individuals just like pet rabbits. Other words to describe someone born in the year of the Rabbit would be keen, fragile, serene, tranquil, or sneaky. Most rabbit owners would agree their pets fall under these descriptions as well.
Metal Rabbit
In addition to being represented by a different animal each year, one of five elements is applied to each year as well. 2011 is the year of the Metal Rabbit specifically. This element of metal brings different characteristics to the description of a Rabbit.
Regardless of whether or not you follow the Chinese calendar, it can still be fun to compare people born in years of the Rabbit to your pet rabbit. You may be surprised to find out how similar they are!
