Episode 3
The Monster and Demon of Chinese New Year

Discover the stories behind the traditions of Chinese New Year. Learn about the Jade Emperor, Stove or Kitchen God, how to identify the three things that name a year, which years might be challenging for you, the Lantern Festival, red envelopes, and how Terry Pratchett's Discworld is connected with this annual celebration.

Sound effects by Sound Effects Factory

Theme Song is "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions

Featured Hawaiian Word: Mahina - Moon

Featured song is "E O Mai" by Keali'i Reichel, courtesy of HI*Sessions

Chinese Astrology Guide

Rule of thumb - Even ending years are yang. Odd ending years are yin.
Years ending in:
0 - Yang Metal 1 - Yin Metal
2 - Yang Water 3 - Yin Water
4 - Yang Wood 5 - Yin Wood
6 - Yang Fire 7 - Yin Fire
8 - Yang Earth 9 - Yin Earth

Animals are:
Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig.

Example:
2019 - Year of the Yin Earth Pig.
2020 - Year of the Yang Metal Rat.
2021 - Year of the Yin Metal Ox.

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