Xin Nian Kuai Le Happy new Year!  =] February 7th this year is the1st day of the Chinese new year festival. The Chinese new years festival is huge! It runs for 15 days. On each day you celebrate a different thing. This year is the year of the Rat, There are 12 zodiac animals, and each animal represents a different year and has a different characteristic. People who are born this year (the year of the rat) will be given a description of being noted for your charm, work hard to achieve your goals and are likely to be a driving perfectionist, but easily angered. Although thrifty, but can be generous with someone you love, loves to acquire possessions as well. Usually very successful. Compatible with dragons, monkeys and oxen. Those born in the year of the rat are predicted to have a prosperous year.
Famous Rat people: Marlon Brando, William Shakespeare, Gene Kelly.
1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936.  I was born in the year of the rooster (1993) my characteristic is deep thinker, determined, busy and talented. A bit eccentric and self-centred, but always interesting and brave. Loner and often moody, but capable of being a loyal friend. Compatible with oxen, snakes and dragons. Roosters should keep a tight rein on finances and should take time out to carefully consider all major decisions before any are made.
Famous Rooster people: Peter Ustinov, Anne Murray, Carly Simon, Goldie Hawn.
1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945, 1933wo zhu ni xin nian kuai le!! (I wish you a happy new year!)