This year, the festivities begin on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, marking the arrival of the Year of the Snake π, according to the Chinese zodiac. The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-year cycle, with each year associated with a specific animal. The 12 animals in this cycle are: Rat π, Ox π, Tiger π , Rabbit π, Dragon π, Snake π, Horse π, Goat π, Monkey π, Rooster π, Dog π, and Pig π. The Snake π is the sixth animal in the cycle, following the Dragon π, which is considered the most auspicious of all zodiac signs. Because of this, the Year of the Snake is sometimes referred to as the βLittle Dragon Year.β
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