Chinese Zodiac
This full-page word search puzzle is themed. It hides 15 listed wordsAnimals, Astrology, Attributes, The Dog, The Dragon,
The Goat, The Horse, The Monkey, The Ox, The Pig,
The Rabbit, The Rat, The Snake, The Tiger, Year Of related to the general theme of Chinese Zodiac in a large 22×20 letter grid. An additional 9 randomBash, Brink, Enigma,
Fervor, Guzzle, Reheat,
Season, Tramp, Trance and unlisted words are also hidden in the grid. The solution is provided.
Fun Facts About The Chinese Zodiac
- The Chinese Zodiac runs on a 12-year cycle, where each year is linked to one animal sign. In order, they are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.
- According to folklore, there is no cat in the zodiac because the rat pushes the cat into a river to secure first place. That's why cats still hate rats.
- The Dragon is the only mythical animal in the Chinese Zodiac. It highlights its importance in Chinese culture, which often links it to agriculture and the control of water and rain.
- The Chinese Zodiac is actually a 60-year calendar system that pairs the 12 animal signs with the five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water.
- The Chinese Zodiac is thousands of years old. The system dates back over 2,000 years to the ancient Han dynasty.
- The Rat is clever, the Ox is reliable, the Tiger is brave, and the Rabbit is gentle.
- The Dragon is charismatic, the Snake is wise, the Horse is energetic, and the Goat is calm.
- The Monkey is curious, the Rooster is observant, the Dog is loyal, and the Pig is generous.
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