The story goes that, centuries ago, the Jade Emperor was looking for a way in which his people could measure time. So he decided to call an animal race that sought 12 winners to name each year after.

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.

There are many variations of this story. Some say that the Jade Emperor called a race of animals on his birthday to create the Chinese zodiac. Others say that it was the Buddha who did.

anttohoho/Getty Images Most Compatible: Goat, Pig Least Compatible: Rooster The Rabbit came in fourth place in the Jade Emperor’s race because after being in the lead for the entire run, he ...

What it is: A type of ceremonial suit constructed of jade pieces and worn by royal members of China's Han dynasty (ruled from 206 B.C. to A.D. 220), as well as later rulers and elites, when they ...