Besides the tai sui and Jade Emperor, the gods of wealth, doors and kitchens are also appeased by those wanting the best shot at fortune From snake-themed events to whether your luck is in ...

It slithers to pole position in the Chinese zodiac in 2025. Famous snake babies include Taylor Swift and J.K. Rowling. The ...

For people from Fujian and other parts of southeast China, the ninth day of Chinese New Year is a day to worship the Jade Emperor, or Lord of Heaven. Many do so with long stalks of sugar cane.

In Chinese mythology, the Jade Emperor is the supreme ruler of the deities and beings dwelling in the realms of heaven, earth and hell.

According to Chinese mythology, the Jade Emperor chose the 12 animals and sent them to race, their finishing position earning them that spot in the zodiac cycle. The Rabbit’s position, then, is ...

In 2024, it is out with the Water Rabbit and in with the Wood Dragon. The dragon will commandeer the calendar on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, and reign until Jan. 29, 2025.

PREPARE for an unforgettable spectacle as the annual Jade Emperor’s Birthday (Pai Thnee Kong) celebration comes to life today. The festival holds deep cultural significance for the Hokkien ...

Jade (nephrite) has a prominent place in ancient Chinese history.The stone was prized for its durability and strength from as early as the Neolithic period (around 3500-2000 BCE) where it was used ...

In the Jade Emperor’s “Great Race,” the folk tale that dictates the order of China’s zodiac animals, it was the rabbit that enjoyed an unlikely stroke of good fortune. Clinging to a log in ...

There are dozens of gods in Chinese mythology. Among the ones that people pay attention to during the Lunar New Year are the reigning tai sui and the Jade Emperor. Tai sui, ...