Chinese new year 2020, the year of rat, of metal, begins on January 25, 2020. In the Gregorian calendar, the date of the Chinese new year varies from year to year, but always falls between January 21 and February 20. It marks the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar, during the second new moon after the winter solstice and before the lunar phase of the spring equinox.
There are 12 Chinese zodiac signs, in the following order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Each animal has its own unique characteristics.
In China, the Chinese new year is the main celebration and the best opportunity to meet with families. The tradition, also called the Spring Festival, has a history of more than 4,000 years.