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Year of the Rabbit: 5 Facts About the Chinese Astrological Sign for 2011

By David KnowlesFeb 1st 2011 – 7:15PM

Happy 4709! The Chinese Year of the Rabbit begins on Thursday. The fourth of 12 Chinese animal astrological signs, the rabbit largely represents tranquility and calm. With billions of people around the globe set to celebrate the changing of the animal guard, Surge Desk decided to explore the significance behind the...

Scuba Divers Celebrate a 'Hoppy New Year' in Bunny Suits

By Ben MuessigJan 3rd 2011 – 3:44PM
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There are bunny ears, and then there are bunny years. We're just days into 2011, and there's already another New Year's on the horizon: The Year of the Rabbit. On the Chinese zodiac calendar, Feb. 3 marks the end of the Year of the Tiger and the start of the Year of the Rabbit. And even though New Year's Day is still a...

Background on year of the tiger

The Tiger ( ), is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.

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