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Find out the significance of the Chinese zodiac and why Lunar New Year is celebrated in February. The Behind the News team explains the significance of the Chinese zodiac and why Lunar New Year is celebrated in February. People who celebrate Lunar New Year usually come from which continent? What does the adjective 'lunar' mean? How is the lunar calendar different from the calendar we normally use? How many animals are in the Chinese zodiac? What are they?

Find out the significance of the Chinese zodiac and why Lunar New Year is celebrated in February. The Behind the News team explains the significance of the Chinese zodiac and why Lunar New Year is celebrated in February. People who celebrate Lunar New Year usually come from which continent? What does the adjective 'lunar' mean? How is the lunar calendar different from the calendar we normally use? How many animals are in the Chinese zodiac? What are they?

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