Friday, the twelfth of February, is Chinese New Year! As we move into the year of the Ox, celebrate by learning about the origins of the stories and legends surrounding the holiday’s traditions. Writer’s Relief has found a great source from the Tatler Hong Kong magazine! Learn how Chinese New Year started with a sea monster called the Nian, and how the order of the animals in the zodiac was determined by a race!

Read more about Chinese New Year stories and traditions here.